HEART PHYSICS
Essential steps for spiritual growth.
Building Secure Foundations in Your Christian Faith
Introduction
This workbook is designed to help you deepen your relationship with God, reflect on the condition of your heart, and take actionable steps toward spiritual growth. Let’s embark on this journey together!
Session Overview
Duration: 30 minutes
Components:
Scripture Reading
Reflection Questions
Action Points
Scripture Readings
1. Recognizing God's Presence
Genesis 28:16: "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it."
Luke 24:16: "But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him."
2. The Heart's Condition
Jeremiah 17:9: "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?"
Proverbs 4:23: "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life."
3. Seeking a Relationship with God
Philippians 3:10: "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection..."
Reflection Questions
1. Recognizing God's Presence
Have there been moments in your life where you felt God’s presence, but didn't recognize it at the time? What were those moments?
How can you be more aware of God's presence in your daily life?
2. The Heart's Condition
Reflect on Jeremiah 17:9. What does this say about the state of your heart?
How do you typically respond to the struggles within your heart?
3. Seeking a Relationship with God
What does knowing Christ and the power of His resurrection mean to you personally?
In what areas of your life do you seek to know Him more?
Action Points
1. Daily Awareness
Practice Presence: Spend five minutes each day in quiet prayer, asking God to help you recognize His presence in your life.
2. Heart Examination
Journaling: Write down the thoughts and feelings that come to mind when you reflect on Jeremiah 17:9. Be honest about your heart’s condition.
3. Deepening Your Relationship
Scripture Commitment: Choose one verse from Philippians 3:10 and meditate on it throughout the week. Consider how this verse can transform your understanding of God.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace and mercy. Help us to recognize Your presence in our lives and to understand the condition of our hearts. Guide us as we seek to know You more deeply. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Additional Resources
Suggested Reading: "The Heart of the Matter" by John Ortberg.
Join a Group: Consider joining a small group or Bible study for support in your journey.
Reflection Summary
Take a moment to summarize what you learned during this session. How will you apply these lessons in your daily life moving forward?