If you're going to grow in any relationship you have to put time and effort in. This is true in our human-to-human relationships and this going to be true in our relationship with God, as well. If we spend no time investing in relationships we shouldn't be surprised if the relationship isn't growing, conversely, if we do invest time and effort and in these seven specific areas we will find ourselves growing in our relationship with God.  The trickle out effect is that we will have more joy, peace and excitement in life and in turn we will be blessing those around us.

Think of it like this: if you want to become healthy and fit you can't just take a 30 minute walk once and never exercise again. No, if you're going to get healthy and fit you will do some cardio exercises, some muscle toning work, will eat nutritious food and make sure you get a good nights sleep.  As you consistently invest in various health areas you'll become healthier and fit.   When it comes to spiritual growth, investing in these seven key areas for the long term, truly for the rest of your life, you will experience a deeper more significant relationship with God.

Please understand, these key areas are not a checklist to get through and be done with, rather this is a lifelong journey where as we continue investing in each areas and we will continue to grow in our relationship with God.

Key Areas to Grow Your Relationship with God

1. READING THE BIBLE (spiritual discipline)

2. Prayer (spiritual discipline)

3. Corporate Worship (spiritual discipline)

4. Giving Financially (spiritual discipline)

5. OBEYING GOD:
   Following the Ways of God

6. SERVING OTHERS :
   Using Our Abilities and Gifts To Be A Blessing

7. SHARING YOUR FAITH:
   Talking to non-believers about The Gospel

8. TRUSTING GOD IN HARD TIMES:
   Walking in Faith and Finding Healing Pursuing God

9. PURSUING GOD PASSIONATELY:
   Not Just Knowing About God, But Loving Him

10. BUILDING AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS
    Growing In Honesty & Transparency