he parable of the farmer scattering seed found in Matthew 13 teaches Christians the importance of growing deep so we can stay rooted in our faith when the storms of life come. If you’ve ever faced tough times in your faith life then you understand the importance of having a close, personal relationship with Christ. Here are six ways to stay rooted and grow in your faith. 1. Pray By spending time praying, you learn to recognize God’s voice. He wants to listen as well as speak to you.
One way of practicing prayer is by following A.C.T.S.—Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. This is an easy way to get started when you aren’t sure what to pray for. When praying, praise God, admit your sins, thank Him, and to ask Him to meet your needs. 2. Write down what God is showing you It’s exciting when God is making a difference in your life. Everything changes and you feel like you’ll never forget the lessons you’re learning. But as time passes...you do forget. Keeping a journal or writing a blog is an excellent way