1,2,3 God.

I came up with this thing while reading the book of James. I think it’s a good way of measuring where you are with God and if you are doing it correctly.

Step 1) James 1:5-8- “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.”

Step 2) James 1:22 - “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

Step 3) James 1:12 - “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”

We can’t be half-minded when we ask the holy-spirit to reign in us. If we want to grow in God and learn more about Him, we need to convincingly invite him in without any hesitation. Because even with the smallest of doubts in our minds, this will make us “double-minded” and we’ll get nothing out of it. Once we’ve received His wisdom, we mustn’t be dormant in what we know. Instead, we must implement it in our daily lives and take action. I think this part is the hardest for many of us; knowing is easy but taking initiative of God’s plan is much harder to do. However, if we are able to persevere through the trials and temptations during this process, God will bless us in the areas in which we asked and prayed for. 

So, which and what are you?