STEPS TO HAVE A WELL BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFE

It is not enough to profess that you are saved, believers in CHRIST are called to mature in the knowledge of God, grow in their relationship with CHRIST and lead a balanced Christian life.

A well-balanced Christian experience is vital for our walk with God. This includes a daily devotion of Prayers, Bible study, Meditation on the Scriptures, Renewing of our minds, Lifestyle of Evangelism and Soul winning, Regular corporate worship with people who believe in CHRIST like we do.

Scripture Reference

God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do.” (Ephesians 4:15) Message Bible

Most of us struggle with leading a well-balanced Christian life because we don't stay with the simple truth of the Gospel of CHRIST. We seek the spectacular and supernatural rather than God Who is Spirit. (John 4:24) However, we need to have a balanced spiritual experience to be sure of eternity with CHRIST and victory over satan on the earth.

Steps to have a well-balanced Christian life

To have a spiritually healthy life, you should consider the following;

1. Regularly study the Scriptures.

2. Have a Scripturally healthy relationship with people who are outside of the faith.

3. Limit your conduct and conversation with the secular world to what edifies your spirit man, develop your mind, educate you about the state of things in the world and glorifies God.

4. Get enough time to pray, especially in the Spirit through speaking in tongues. It will make you sensitive to the nudging and leading of the HOLY SPIRIT. (Romans 8:14)

5. Spend more time with people of the faith to sharpen your spiritual sensitivity to God and discernment against the flesh (carnality), sensuality (that is yielding to the un-renewed mind) and the activities of devils (seducing spirits and doctrines of demons).

NOTE: An overload of the flesh against our spirit will certainly be harmful to our relationship and fellowship with God.

As believers in CHRIST, we can set healthy and realistic boundaries between our Spiritual life and secular relationships. Also, we should set goals for our Christian walk regularly, yet provide some downtime for our social and physical life. (By setting out time for our health, family relationships, social life and career building).

NB: Know some things about many things in the world and everything you can about God and His WORD.

Traits of a well-balanced Christian living:

The traits must reflect the nature of CHRIST and make Him attractive to the world.

Here are some of them;

1. Fruits of the Spirit. (See Galatians 5:22-23)

2. Gifts of the HOLY SPIRIT. (See 1Corinthians 12:7-11)

3 Fruits of soul winning as stated in John 15:1-10 and Matthew 28:18-20

4. Fruits of our lips. They are expressed through worship and confession of faith in God's WORD.

5. Getting involved in a local church, home fellowship and/or Outreach groups. (Hebrews 10:25)

6. Effectiveness in your service to God.

7. Getting involved in other activities that will help your life's journey. Such as,

a. Setting good and achievable goals.

b. Having a positive mindset.

c. Be eager to learn from other people on matters that bother on life in general.

d. Eat healthily and engage in fun activities and regular exercise.

e. Maintain cordial relationships with friends and family.

Benefits of a well-balanced life as a Christian

1. Sense of joy and peace with God 2. Victory over temptations, tests and trials. 3. Reduced stress from the secular world, by not engaging in their "rat race". 4. Improved general health and well-being. 5. Increased financial capacity as you develop yourself in your calling and/or career. 6. Emotional balance and intelligence. 7. Spiritual alertness and soundness through the knowledge of the Scriptures and intimacy with the HOLY SPIRIT. God bless you more as you commit yourself to leading a well-balanced Christian Life. JESUS REIGNS! RAJI KEMI-RICH