It is very difficult in this age of today to be a good Christian, but it is not so difficult that we could not overcome it. Because the word of God says-
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
When we follow the path of the Lord with all our heart, then the Lord gives us his Holy Spirit by which we can do everything in our fists.
Christian children are most worried nowadays. Yes, Satan plays his evil tricks on our Christian children the most. Teenage is an age when there is no understanding of what is right and what is wrong.
Many children want them to walk on the path of God, but in the midst of friends, in schools, colleges, we often spend so much of our time on the things of the world that we drift and wander.
And then the consequences are very bad, neither heart is felt in studies, nor success is achieved, and then what? Sadness and depression surround us in such a way that our condition changes from bad to worse.
Now the question arises that how do we control them all? After all, how can we make the Christian life stronger?
Let’s see what the word says:
‘In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, ‘ Ephesians 1:7-8
The word of God is true, there is redemption in the blood of Jesus Christ. We have all been saved by the grace of God, so do we change our lives?
What does it matter what you were in the past? If today you change yourself and come in the feet of God, why not God will redeem you and pity you.
Of course he is a merciful God.
It is sure that in one day you cannot change yourself, so today in this blog you will learn how step by step you can move closer to the Lord and overcome your temptations.
1Prayer
Prayer is his greatest weapon for a Christian. If you want to change yourself and want to move forward in Christ, then first of all it is important that you pray every day.
Praying first in the morning will definitely change your life. There are many people who do not know what happens by praying in the morning! They think that if this work is done later then what is the harm! Friends, prayer works like a shield for you. When you name the Lord first in the morning, you will thank Him and give up all your sins, then the Spirit of the Lord makes you an armor around you that the devil cannot touch you.
‘In the morning, Lord , you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. ‘ Psalms 5:3
Here David says in his hymn that my voice will be heard to you by dawn, that is, God is surely the God who hears the dawn. Therefore dear Christians, our morning prayer is the shield of our whole day.
After this it is necessary to have evening prayers.
After your day’s work, give God some time after the evening meal. Yes, it can change your life.
‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ‘ Philippians 4:6-7
God knows what your soul craves, so he says don’t worry, just pray, because this is the only thing that can take you closer to God.
2Escape from anger
Anger is the biggest weakness of all of us. And this becomes the reason for our destruction.
Anger makes you sin.
Friends, no matter how much you try to move forward in the Lord, once you get angry, forget everything and we say anything wrong. And that’s how we sin. Let’s see what the word says:
‘Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. ‘ Psalms 37:8
Anger often leads to evil. Therefore, control your anger.
3Creating new habits
Friends, as I told you, avoid anger, create new habits with yourself. Get up every morning and pledge that today I have to do something new. Today I want to be new to God.
It is written in the word of God:
‘Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. ” ‘ John 3:3
No human being becomes new in a single day, you have to try every day.
If you are a Christian, this will be revealed through your actions. Not only to make sunday good, every day, all the time, in your job, in school, at home, all the time have to be afraid of God.
‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. ‘ Proverbs 1:7
4Thank God
Do you pray only twice a day and thank God only at that time?
Not so, we should thank God all the time.
Before eating food, before drinking water, before starting each work.
In every thought you have, God should be glorified.
‘“Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, ‘ Psalms 50:14
Friends, God is worthy of thanks. He sees your movements, when you start changing yourself in this way very soon the spirit of the Lord will touch you.
And then the Holy Spirit will teach you everything. Gradually you will become closer to God.
Trust that the Lord will touch you and he truly is capable of performing miracles.
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