Author: hopeinreallife

One of the greatest indicators of growing in spiritual health is that we can find joy in serving the people around us in our everyday life. Instead of being passive and waiting for others to meet our needs, God wants us to put our love into action by caring for the needs of others. When we have the humility to follow Jesus’ example, our actions and attitude begin to reflect His love even when it is messy or difficult.

Read:

• Mark 10:42-25

Reflect:

• What does this passage show you about how Jesus shows us His love?
• How does Jesus’ example challenge you to love people in your life differently?
• What would it look like for you to care for the needs of other ahead of your own where you live and work? 

One of the biggest lies of our culture is that we are “enough” on our own. The truth is we all have brokenness, sin, weakness, and struggle in our lives. Nobody is perfect. God designed us to need Him and each other rather than try to power through life on our own. One of the signs we are growing spiritually healthy is we are willing to be vulnerable. When we stop hiding our weakness and allow God to love us for who we really are in community with other believers, we begin to grow stronger spiritually and love others more like Jesus. 

Read: 

• 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Reflect: 

• What is surprising or encouraging to you about this passage?  
• What is an area of weakness or struggle you need Jesus to help you with?
• Who is follower of Jesus you feel safe enough to share your struggle with?
• How could you be a safer person for others to share their weakness with you? 

While the idea of “living obediently” might sound counter-cultural, it is essential to growing in spiritual health. Rather than following the trends of our culture, the voices of our friends and family, or own feelings, we need to look to Jesus and His Word to learn how to live. One of the signs we are growing spiritually is we want to remain close to Jesus and follow the leading of His Spirit even when it is difficult. No one can do that for you. If you want to grow spiritually healthy, you need to commit to spending time with Jesus in His Word and prayer for yourself. 

Read:

• Matthew 7:24-27

Reflect:

• How are the wise person and foolish person similar in this story? How are they different? 
• What would it look like for you to become more like the wise person who builds their life on the rock? 
• What is a step you could take to obey Jesus’ leading in your life? 

Welcome to this series of conversations designed to help you grow in spiritual health. While these videos won’t teach you everything about being spiritually healthy, they will give you some practical tools and five marks from the Bible so you know how to grow. The truth is you will never be perfect, but we hope these conversations will encourage you to trust and become more like Jesus in your everyday life. 

Read 

• Luke 5:27-32

Reflect: 

• What does Jesus say about His mission in this passage? 
• How does the idea that “Jesus didn’t come for the healthy, but the sick” encourage or challenge you? 
• In your own words, what does it mean to be “spiritually healthy”?  
• If Jesus was having a meal with you today, what is something you would want Him to help you with?