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5 Practices to Help You Become the Person God Created You to Be
The things you do consistently over time create the person that you ultimately become. Are your habits filling you with the wisdom, compassion, and joy you need to serve others? 2020 may be more than halfway over, but it’s never too late to start growing. Here are 5 spiritual practices that can help you become the person God created you to be:
Find wisdom in God’s Word.
Bible Plans help you learn about and explore God’s Word in manageable chunks, a little at a time each day, with selections you can read, listen to, or watch. Try a featured Plan, or search by category, topic—or even by emotion. When you start a Plan, invite friends to join you.
Enjoy conversations with God.
Prayer is simply talking to God about whatever is on your mind, by yourself or together with friends, and then listening for Him to speak. Our Prayer feature helps you keep track of things you’re praying for, Prayers you’ve created, and Prayers that Friends send to you.
Connect in biblical
community.
We’re not meant to do life alone. Invite friends to join you in the app, where you can explore God’s Word together, share prayers with each other, and more. Look for Suggested Friends in your Home feed, tap [
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Honor God in worship.
Take time each day to express respect and devotion to your Father. Sing to Him. Thank Him in prayer for something He’s done in your life. Tell other people about what He’s doing. Search your music streaming service for “worship” or “praise,” then listen to renew your mind with reverence for Him.
Invest in God’s kingdom.
Think about the intense dedication people naturally pour into their earthly pursuits. A marathon runner strictly adheres to a grueling daily training regimen, a dedicated bettor meticulously compares the best offshore sportsbooks for favorable odds, and an enthusiastic gardener spends countless hours tending to fragile seasonal seedlings. We understand and admire that kind of passionate commitment. What if we applied that same level of intentional, focused dedication to investing in God’s kingdom? God modeled ultimate generosity by giving us Jesus, His most prized possession. Give your time by working to become a better listener. Use your talents to serve others in your community. Invest your resources—first into your local church—or consider supporting YouVersion’s mission.
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Develop a Heart of Worship
When you think of worship, what comes to mind?
Worship is more than just singing songs at church—it’s daily expressing our reverence, awe, and praise towards God.
No matter what we go through, God is always worthy of our worship. And it’s never been more important to prioritize it.
Today, take a few minutes to pause and remember God’s faithfulness. (You may even want to sing praises to Him or tell Him what’s on your mind.)
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Explore how to live a life marked by worship by starting one of these Plans.
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Find a Plan. Build a Community.
What’s on your heart and mind right now? Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. We were made to go through life alongside other people.
If you’re looking for a way to build trusted relationships, try one of these Plans, and invite friends to join you. See what spiritual growth can happen when you draw near to God, together.
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Reclaim some space for rest.
We know we should rest. So why don’t we?
2020 has been a tough year for most of us. Challenges with work, family life, finances—even with physical health—have made it difficult to find room for rest. And yet, we know that rest matters to God so much that He even made it a commandment. To help you reclaim some space in your life for rest, here’s a sample from a new 5-day Plan we created:
Rest is a gift that we too easily tend to push aside. But life without rest is not sustainable. Rest refreshes our bodies, giving us the energy we need to honor God and to love others. Learning to practice rest is a spiritual discipline that helps you enjoy God’s presence…