16 and a Half Ways to Upgrade Your Faith

16 and a Half Ways to Upgrade Your Faith

1. ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FILL YOU EACH MORNING

Each morning take a moment to pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you so you can live the life God is calling you to.

2. SHOW UP . . . EVERY TIME
Commit to making the things that bring your closer to Jesus a priority in your life.

3. FIND YOUR GREEN ARMCHAIR
Find a place to meet with Jesus every day.

4. READ YOUR BIBLE
Take the time to read the Bible and remember the importance of its contents.

5. RECORD THE STORY
Find a way to record your journey with Jesus, so you can look back and see reminders of God’s presence in your life.

6. CLEAR THE ROADBLOCK
Face whatever it is that is distracting you from being with Jesus and do something about it.

7. GO AFTER THE KINGDOM TODAY
Look for moments and situations where you can do something that reveals God’s heart.

8. FIND A WAY TO TELL YOUR MATES YOU’RE A CHRISTIAN
Speak about your faith with the people around you, so they can hear the Good News and so that you are reminded of what is at the core of your faith.

9. REFUSE TO MOAN ABOUT THE CHURCH
Love the church the way Jesus does - don’t focus on its imperfections but find things that you can talk positively about.

10. LEARN TO FEED YOURSELF
Own your responsibility for your relationship with Jesus and find ways to grow and deepen it yourself.

11. DON’T BE SO DEPENDENT ON ‘FEELING IT’
Remember that God is with us even if you don’t always feel his presence.

12. START TO SERVE
Follow Jesus’ example and serve others, even when you would rather not.

13. USE A GIFT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU
Ask God to show you what spiritual gift he has given you and try to find opportunities to use it.

14. FIND 15 MINUTES TO STOP AND PRAY EACH WEEK
Take time out of your schedule each week to stop and pray, and remind yourself who you are praying to.

15. ASK THREE PEOPLE TO PRAY FOR YOUR EVERY DAY
Find three people and ask them to pray for you each day - and see what a difference it makes to your life and your relationship with Jesus.

16. PRAY FOR TEN FRIENDS/FAMILY EVERY DAY
Make a list of people who don’t know God and pray for them to meet him - it will help you to remember what your relationship with God has given you.

16 ½. SET YOUR YOUTH GROUP ON FIRE
Find ways to make a difference to your youth group and take it to the next level.

The tips in this book are all about helping you to develop your own stable and steadfast faith amid your own ups and downs, twists and turns. Putting these tips into action won’t mean that you’ll avoid the struggles or heartaches of the lows, but it will help you navigate them and learn from them, all the while deepening your relationship with Jesus.

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