The Pro-Aging RevolutionSample

Day Seven - Keep Growing!

We’ve all seen it - the gifted athlete who didn’t see his need to stay in shape because of how talented he was, the talented musician who didn’t think she needed to practice because of how talented she was, the sharp student who didn’t think they needed to study because of how smart they were. And, sadly, the Christian who became complacent and proud, because of how knowledgeable they were.

The greatest threat to our Christian life is not the government, or false doctrine, or even temptation. The greatest threat to our Christian life is complacency. The on-fire Christian will be able to overcome every other temptation, but the lukewarm Christian will be overcome by whatever the devil throws their way. One of the grave dangers we face as long-time followers of Jesus is to allow ourselves to slip into a place of spiritual complacency. Never confuse spiritual maturity with spiritual independence. We never stop needing to continually press into Jesus! Even the great apostle Paul resolved himself to, “...press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God had called (him) heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) And the greatest desire of his heart was simply “to know Christ”. (Philippians 3:10)

As we conclude this seven-day journey, I want to leave you with this challenge: Keep Growing! Complacency is a killer.

Keep growing in prayer.

Keep reading and learning.

Keep working on your temperament.

Keep serving. Keep loving. Keep giving.

And never give up.

Today’s Prayer: “Lord, I thank you for not giving up on me. Though I was, and still am, completely unworthy of your love, you loved me still. Please forgive me for those times that I have allowed complacency to slip into my heart. Help me remember the great price you have paid for my salvation and to never take you for granted. I ask you today to fill me with fresh fire - the fire of your Holy Spirit. My heart’s desire is to pursue you as long as there is breath in my lungs. Amen.”