Practice, Practice, Practice

For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it my increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. 2 Corinthians 4:15-16

I recently listened to a research study that found when people practice a skill, their brain improves the hardwiring related to that skill, making it faster to access and more efficient. This seems obvious to many skills that improve with daily practice.  The Julliard School of Music requires 5 hours of practice a day for musicians. The college quarterback spends hours throwing balls to receivers. The top chefs dedicate themselves to perfecting their culinary skills using both ingredients and techniques. Surgeons take years to develop their expertise. You and your dog learn obedience and tricks by training and ongoing practice.

This is also true in the Christian life. Like the song Day by Day from Godspell—we need to practice and strive to see Christ more clearly, love him more dearly, and follow him sincerely day by day. How do we do this—study the scriptures, pray, listen, and daily commit to follow the way of Christ.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to improve our relationship with you by practicing our faith day by day. Thank you for giving us the tools to do this. Amen

Nancy Hall