The triathlon season is virtually over which brings about a natural attitude and tendency to get complacent and lazy. After a period of focused training with goals in mind it is easy to fall off track due to not having any events for another 6 months. This happens throughout our life, that we get laser focused on completing a goal or task and then once it is complete we find ourselves absorbing the joy of satisfaction, but the desire to take a break is around the corner.
(Image by Werner Schnell)
Recently I have spent some time in 2 Peter 1 thinking about what it means to build or make every effort to grow in my faith. To often I get complacent and only get in God's word when it is time to prepare for a class lesson or reading my chronological Bible. These are noble steps, but I find my self "doing" the process and therefore not growing because of a burning desire.
I have made a commitment and battle plan with a few guys to encourage one another to add to our faith. This is the foundation of what I am going to focus on to add to my faith.
- Goodness
- Knowledge
- Self-Control
- Perseverance
- Godliness
- Brotherly Kindness
- Love
I must add them "in increasing measure" so I will not be "ineffective and unproductive."
The cool thing about adding these into my life, verse 10 says if I do them then I will "not fall."
If you are aimless in your workouts you will not have results. If you are aimless in your relationship with Christ you will be ineffective and unproductive.
Write these 7 things down to add to your life to keep you from falling off track. There is a season for everything, including a season not to train at a high intensity for a triathlon, but a triathlete would not stop working out, he or she would change focus and alter goals(ie. strength training). This is one way for me to change spiritual focus and examine my life in light of 2 Peter 1.
What works for you when you "add" spiritual focus to your life?
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