{"id":125349,"date":"2026-11-05T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=125349"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T10:56:30","slug":"growing-steps-christian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/growing-steps-christian\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing With God: 15 Steps for Every Christian"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growing with God is a long-term goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It requires humility to accept that you might never feel like you&rsquo;re doing enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of us picture spiritual maturity as something for pastors and people who frequent the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is much gentler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Faith grows quietly<\/strong> and out of sight. It grows through ordinary days and <strong>small choices<\/strong> made again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&rsquo;s go through fifteen simple steps that can draw you closer to Christ, each one rooted in Scripture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Feed Your Soul with Scripture<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125323\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125323 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>1 Peter 2:2 <\/em>is the verse you want to turn to for this one<em>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about the habits that sustain your body. You eat every day, even when you&rsquo;re busy, because you know you&rsquo;d fall apart without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your spirit works the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading the Bible is how you feed it. A single chapter a day is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The profound lessons from Scripture are enough to keep your mind busy all day if you <strong>approach them seriously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter compares Christ&rsquo;s Word to <strong>mother&rsquo;s milk<\/strong>, painting a tender image for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask God to speak, then listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a habit that pays off if you choose to come back to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Talk to God like a Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125325\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2.jpg\" alt=\"hear holy spirit bible\" class=\"wp-image-125325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"hear holy spirit bible\" class=\"wp-image-125325 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>1 Thessalonians 5:17 <\/em>is the one that teaches us to view Christ as a friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prayer isn&rsquo;t a performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul encourages believers to <strong>pray without stopping<\/strong>, which tells us that conversation with God is meant to be a rhythm of life, not something we do occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you do speak to God, be honest with Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell Him how you really feel, share the messiest parts of yourself, because <strong>He offers acceptance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you thank God, name all the small blessings in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is open to our requests. Pray for yourself and your family&rsquo;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, be quiet and listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every little prayer builds a closer friendship with the One who loves you most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Put It into Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125322\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125322 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>James 1:22 <\/em>teaches us to <strong>practice what we preach<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s possible to know a lot about the Bible and still fail to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James warns us about this, saying that we shouldn&rsquo;t just listen to the Word and then fool ourselves by never acting on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Obedience<\/strong> is where knowledge becomes real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christ came down among us to challenge us, so a challenge is something we can&rsquo;t run from if we mean to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, ask what you can do to meet His expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe it&rsquo;s forgiving someone or choosing to tell the truth even when it&rsquo;s inconvenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won&rsquo;t get it right every time, but the willingness to try matters deeply to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it as building a house on solid rock. Every small act of following Him lays another stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listening and not doing is building your house on sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Let the Spirit Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-125324\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125324 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pray-bible-holy-spirit-peace-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Galatians 5:16<\/em> reminds us that we don&rsquo;t need to do it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You were never meant to figure out the Christian life on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&rsquo;s why God gave us the Holy Spirit, who lives in every believer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul writes that if we <strong>walk by the Spirit<\/strong>, we won&rsquo;t give in to the desires of the flesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking implies a daily relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So start <strong>each morning <\/strong>con <strong>a prayer<\/strong>; an invitation for the Spirit to guide your growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christ speaks to us through Scripture, through a quiet conviction, through wise people, or through our intuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you feel pulled toward negativity, pause and ask for His leadership instead of trying to get through it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spirit leads gently, never leaving us to walk alone, not even for a single step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Come Back Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-122934\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='675'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122934 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/woman-prayer-wings-1080x608.png 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>1 John 1:9<\/em> reminds us of Christ&rsquo;s forgiving nature<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all sin, and it&rsquo;s something we much accept. Pretending otherwise only builds walls between us and God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He never asks us to hide. John tells us that if we confess our sins, God is ready to <strong>forgive and cleanse<\/strong> us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He&rsquo;s not looking for a reason to turn you away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you recognize that you&rsquo;ve done something you shouldn&rsquo;t have, don&rsquo;t wait. Don&rsquo;t spend three days feeling ashamed first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Come to Him right away<\/strong> and ask for forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then comes the second half of repentance: turn away from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means taking real steps to make things right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s a <strong>salud mental<\/strong> side to this advice, too! Guilt can crush you, but repentance uplifts you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s a gift that allows us to live with a lighter heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Worship with Your Whole Life<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-124144\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='675'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124144 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-christ-love-angel-faith-5-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Romans 12:1<\/em> puts in perspective what it really means to worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s not just Sunday songs and raised hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those are beautiful, but Paul urges us to offer our whole selves to God as a living sacrifice, and he calls that true worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means worship happens in your workplace and your conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s the honest day&rsquo;s <strong>trabajo<\/strong>El <strong>paciente<\/strong> answer to a noisy child, the <strong>integridad<\/strong> you hold up when nobody&rsquo;s looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Church attendance matters, and it can lift your spirit in a way nothing else does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if the music ends and your life doesn&rsquo;t change, something is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask yourself each morning how you might <strong>honor Christ<\/strong> that day, and let that question shape your choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To grow with him, you only need a willing heart, offered freely and daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. You Need Your People<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-122808\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122808 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/church-etiquette-pray-christian-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hebrews 10:24-25<\/em> encourages us to keep meeting together and to <strong>support one another<\/strong> on the path toward good deeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community makes your faith steady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you gather with other believers, you learn from their wisdom, pray for their struggles, worship side by side, and borrow from their strength when you don&rsquo;t feel like showing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven&rsquo;t found a church or group that feels like home, keep looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real fellowship is built through <strong>consistence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you become part of a close-knit group, you&rsquo;ll find that you receive far more than you give!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Make Room for God<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-124269\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1.jpg\" alt=\"bible read\" class=\"wp-image-124269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"bible read\" class=\"wp-image-124269 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bible-read-woman-pray-believe-jesus-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Matthew 6:16-18<\/em> teaches about the <strong>importance of fasting<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fasting can sound intimidating, but it&rsquo;s extremely simple: you give something up, usually food, so you can make more room for God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christ assumed His followers would fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And He added that your fast should be between you and the Father, not something you show off to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your habits feel interrupted, those moments become reminders to turn your attention back to Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fasting helps <strong>quiet our cravings<\/strong>, and sharpen our hunger for something truly fulfilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip one meal and pray instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or fast from social media, or something else that keeps crowding your mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Let Go of Bitterness<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-122832\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='675'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122832 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prayer-hands-macro-1080x608.png 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ephesians 4:31-32<\/em> explains how holding a grudge hurts your soul<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might feel like protecting yourself, but really it&rsquo;s really poisoning you more than the other person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitterness quietly takes over your heart and your joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul urges us to get rid of rage and harsh words, and to be compassionate, <strong>forgiving one another<\/strong> just as Christ forgave us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That last part is the whole point! We forgive because we&rsquo;ve been forgiven against all odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;re not pretending that you weren&rsquo;t hurt. You&rsquo;re simply letting God take it off your shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it takes a single prayer, and sometimes it takes years of choosing it again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ten paciencia<\/strong> contigo mismo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Use Your Gifts to Help<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-124122\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='675'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124122 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/helping-hand-climb-1080x608.png 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Galatians 5:13<\/em> teaches us to serve one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serving is how faith becomes concrete and active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at <strong>what you have to offer<\/strong>. It might be a listening ear or a skill; it might be some spare time, or some money to give to a good cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever it is, Christ can use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Service should be humble. Don&rsquo;t make a show of it; do it for the sake of those you&rsquo;re helping and for your own soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And don&rsquo;t wait until you feel fully ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often you discover your gifts in the act of giving them away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serving <\/strong>tambi\u00e9n <strong>changes you<\/strong>. It pulls your eyes off your own worries and teaches you to love as Jesus did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following in His footsteps is the whole point of your growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Pass It On<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-122773\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-170x113.png 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122773 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guardian-angel-help-guide-170x113.png 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God doesn&rsquo;t teach you things just to keep them to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a verse touches your heart or a prayer gets answered, tell someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn&rsquo;t have to sound like a sermon. Many people are uncomfortable with missionary work, and that&rsquo;s okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can share <strong>the fruits of your faith<\/strong> with a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It encourages the person listening, who may be needing exactly that word today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, it deepens your own understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you put what you&rsquo;ve learned into your own words, you realize what you truly grasp and what you still need to explore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through teaching others, you essentially teach yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ask questions<\/strong> in hopes that others might teach you, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Protect Your Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-117099\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-170x96.png 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='675'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117099 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/god-light-sending-help-170x96.png 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em style=\"font-size: 16px;\">En<\/em><em style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> Proverbs 4:23<\/em><em style=\"font-size: 16px;\">,<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> Solomon wrote that above all else, we should guard our hearts, because everything we do flows from them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Su <strong>heart reflects<\/strong> what you allow in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, pay attention to what you watch, what you listen to, what you read, and the posts you scroll through late at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everything is harmful, but some things slowly shape your thinking, leading you away from Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&rsquo;t have to remove all of your guilty pleasures, but do approach them wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set a <strong>boundary with yourself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill your heart with things that are true and good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A guarded heart is kept tender and ready for God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Be Humble<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-116215\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116215 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/praying-god-believer-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/drinking%20alcohol\/?orientation=landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>James 4:6 <\/em>teaches about humility, and it&rsquo;s a step you can&rsquo;t skip if you wish to grow with Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s one of the most misunderstood virtues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People mistake it for putting themselves last or denying their strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it means remembering who God is, and who you are <strong>in light of Him<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James reminds us that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When something good happens in your life, give your <strong>gratitude to Him<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything we have is a gift from Him paired with our hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humility also looks like listening more than you talk and admitting when you&rsquo;re wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It means celebrating others without envy, and serving without needing praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It frees you from the exhausting pressure to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Give Yourself Time to Grow<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-119131\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-170x113.png 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119131 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel.png 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-pray-zodiac-wheel-170x113.png 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spiritual growth is a process, and sometimes the deepest work happens when you can&rsquo;t see it at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will be seasons when prayer feels dry, when it feels like the Bible isn&rsquo;t speaking to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t take that as a sign that Christ isn&rsquo;t with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep walking with Him even when you don&rsquo;t feel like you&rsquo;re making progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faithfulness in <strong>the quiet seasons<\/strong> es crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t compare yourself to other believers because it&rsquo;s not a competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give yourself the same grace He gives you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Keep Your Eyes on Jesus<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-123294\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1.jpg\" alt=\"christ second coming\" class=\"wp-image-123294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"christ second coming\" class=\"wp-image-123294 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cosmic_jesus_ascension-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/es\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>2 Corinthians 3:18<\/em> teaches that, as we gaze at the Lord&rsquo;s glory, we&rsquo;re slowly <strong>transformed into His image<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The change comes from looking at Him, not from struggling to fix ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you fix your eyes on Christ, His patience becomes your patience. 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