Daily Power #199

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. (Ps. 27:4)

One of the secrets of growth is something I call “consistent variety.” To get better at anything, we must be consistent. Successful people do consistently what normal people do only occasionally.

If you want to get closer to God, consistently seek him. If you want to get healthy, consistently eat right. If you want to see your marriage improve, consistently treat your spouse with respect. Consistency matters. But so does variety.

For example, if you go to the gym consistently but only do the same exercises, your muscles will get used to it and your improvement will quickly diminish. It’s important to work out regularly, but you also have to change your workouts.

The same is true in your relationships. You will want to encourage those you love. But if you just say the same thing again and again, it won’t mean as much. We must find creative ways to encourage and show our love.

When seeking God, we should pursue him daily. But don’t just pray the same thing. Or even read the Bible in the same way. Consider praying in a different place. Read a different version of the Bible. Worship if you normally don’t or find some new music that draws you to God.

To grow spiritually, make sure you consistently seek Christ, but mix it up. Today stretch your spiritual muscles and experience him in a fresh new way.

Power Lift

Forgive me, God, when I get stuck in a rut and keep approaching you the same way over and over again. Surprise me today with new ways of experiencing you.