To avoid muscle atrophy (weakening) and to be able to do all the things we want to do in life, we must exercise. That is not always a pleasant experience and we would rather stay like we are. But, dynamic equilibrium tells us that we never say in a consistent state, we are either growing or declining. The same is true for us spiritually. We are either pressing on, contending, growing, workout, being strong and courageous, and standing; or we are weakening. How strong are you spiritually today? Are you working out your own salvation? Are you more active in your faith than you were last year or last month? No matter our age or station in life, we all have ways we need to be stretching and working out ourselves--spiritually. |