[image: Purpose Driven Connection - Daily Devotional] March 24, 2009
Three Habits to Help You Grow
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by Rick Warren
In our Devotionals series, Pastor Rick Warren discusses the Bible passages
that inspire him the most. Today's Devotional is based on this passage: "But
as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy
about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety
when I am in distress" (Psalm 59:16 NLT).
We all want our relationships to be characterized by persistence and
self-sacrifice. But we can never do that on our own. The kind of love we
long to show others is only found in a growing relationship with God.
Without God's power in our lives, our love will run out.
You don't build that kind of relationship with God—one that will help you
love others when you want to give up—by accident. You do it through habits.
Here are three habits that will help you grow in your relationship with God.
*1. A daily quiet time.* Let God talk to you through the Bible and through
prayer. Nothing will help your life more. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians
4:16, "This is the reason we never lose heart. Our body does suffer wear and
tear, but every day the inward man receives fresh strength" (PH). Outwardly
our body suffers wear and tear, but spiritually we can be renewed every day
by spending time alone with God. It's not hard. Read through a chapter of
the Bible, meditate on it, and talk with God about what's going on in your
life.
*2. Small group.* The Bible says in Hebrews 10:25, "Let us not give up
meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage
one another..." (NIV). You need to spend time with other believers. I hope
you have a church family. Be a part of whatever mechanism they have to
connect you with a small group, whether that's a Sunday School or off-campus
small group. You need the prayer support and encouragement of other
believers. A Christian without a small group is an orphan.
*3. Worship through song.* Psalm 59:16 says, "I will sing about your
strength, my God, and I will celebrate because of your love" (CEV). Singing
builds you up. The singing time at your church isn't just the warm-up act;
it's just as important as the message. Don't miss it this weekend. Also, put
some worship music on your iPod or MP3 player this week and don't be afraid
to sing along. It will recharge your soul and give you the God-given
strength to love others.
Rick Warren is the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest,
Calif., one of America’s largest and best-known churches. In addition, Rick
is author of the New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life and The
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