Lesson 1: Growing in Your Relationship with God

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Following Jesus isn’t just about starting the race — it’s about running it well and finishing strong. Just like a plant needs water and sunlight to grow, your relationship with God needs daily care and attention.

Growth in your faith doesn’t happen overnight. It happens as you consistently spend time with God through prayer, reading His Word, and living out what you’ve learned. Over time, you’ll notice changes in your heart, your thoughts, and your actions — evidence that God is shaping you to be more like Jesus.

In the same way an athlete trains daily to strengthen their body, you can train spiritually by practicing spiritual habits. These habits don’t earn God’s love — you already have it — but they help you experience more of His presence and power in your life.

Today, we’ll look at what the Bible says about growing in faith and how you can take simple, practical steps to keep moving forward.