We all are very busy with our lives and their sufferings. Amidst the struggles of life, people cannot get much time to think about prayer. But if we have a spiritual life centered on prayer and focused on God, then none of the hustle and bustle of this world will cause any crisis in our lives. Even when they occur, we can face them calmly and courageously by standing with God. That is the benefit of cultivating a strong spiritual life.
The following are three basic things that need to be done to develop such a godly life.
1. Calm Down
For those who want to grow spiritually, the first thing to do is to calm down. The voice of God cannot be heard in an environment full of chaos, running, and noise. So try to create a quiet environment to get closer to God. Rest – it is something that man needs. That is why God asked the Old Testament people to keep the Sabbath. That is, God can only act and speak if he has a calm mind.
2. Avoid Unnecessary Ones
For God to work in us, we must try to eliminate the unnecessary things, people, matters from our lives. Avoid unnecessary thoughts within us. Those thoughts will not only lead us to goodness but will only cause more unrest. Find time to read and meditate on Scripture in times of such thoughts. Then all unnecessary thoughts will change. The mind is filled with positive thoughts and hopes.
3. To Obey the Words of God
Do you want to grow in spirituality ..? Then we must obey the words of God. After calming the mind and removing unnecessary thoughts, one should start reading the scriptures. Every verse that is read and passed through the mind can be put into practice in life. When we begin to obey God’s Word, God begins to work in us.
These are the three most basic elements that help in the growth of the spiritual life. Through these three elements, we can enter into a deep relationship with God. Be courageous in Christ.