BEGINNING THE JOURNEY  DAILY DEVOTIONS  LOCAL CHURCHES  BSU WEEKLY PROGRAMS  GROWTH STUDIES

A Journey Inward   " to know Him and to make Him known"   The Great Commandment: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:36 NIV   Just as a person grows physically and mentally, they must also  grow spiritually.  Unfortunately, spiritual grow isn't as automatic as physical and mental growth.  We must strive to know God and to become more and more like Jesus.  We come to know God through two main mediums: prayer and Bible study.  Often these two methods are joined together  and referred to as a "devotion" or a "quiet time."  We need to have a devotion  time of prayer and Bible study on a daily basis in order to grow.    Prayer is simply having a conversation with God.  Bible study is reading and absorbing  God's Word.  The Bible is our written record of God's efforts to have relationship  to us.  Through both reading the Bible and praying on a regular, consistent basis,  we can grow in our journey.  Active participation in a local church and BSU can  also help to encourage and strength your faith.  One effective way to enhance your  growth is to get involved in a small group Bible study.           A Journey Outward