(CS4U) Staying Balanced

 

Staying Balanced

 

Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position.
2 Peter 3:17

 

In the Olympic games, the pentathlon is composed of five events: pistol shooting, fencing, horseback riding, running, and swimming. Medals are given for succeeding in all five areas, not just one or two. And the same is true in your Christian life. If you are serious about staying on track and in balance, you need to develop two vitally important habits: 1) Talking it through with others! The best way to internalize any scriptural principle is to discuss it with others. The Bible says, "As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other" (Proverbs 27:17). Only as you interact with others can you give and receive feedback, discuss real life examples, pray for, encourage and support each other as you begin to live out God's principles. Remember, we are meant to grow together, not separately. 2) Giving yourself regular checkups! Listen: "Do not drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it" (2 Corinthians 13:5). For good physical health you need regular checkups to determine your blood pressure, temperature, weight and so on. For good spiritual health you need to regularly check such vital areas as prayer, Bible reading, fellowship, growth in character, stewardship, and ministry to others. Jeremiah wrote, "Let's take a good look at the way we are living and reorder our lives under God" (Lamentations 3:40). You will be amazed how much these two habits help to keep you spiritually balanced!

 

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me be spiritually balanced in my life – in prayer, in service, in study, and accountability. In Jesus' Name, Amen

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