Practical can be defined as; that which is in common practice.

Christianity can be defined as; living life as a Christian.

Put those two words together and I think that there would be a great debate as to exactly what then entails. If there was a general consensus on the matter we wouldn’t have so many denominations and a large segment of non-denominational denominations. We don’t all practice being a Christian the same way.

What I would like to put forth here in this devotional is a practical Christianity which works for everyone.

Given that Christ died so that we might have a personal relationship with God, make it personal. Take personal responsibility for your relationship. It is YOUR relationship, not mine.

Given that God is everywhere, you can worship God anywhere. You do not have to claim a label.

Since grace is the only thing given without measure, do not allow your relationship be defined by a measure of faith, talent, understanding, gifts, callings or title.

None of us are perfect. Take the full measure of effectiveness in forgiveness. It is given to remain in relationship.

God is perfect love. He cares more about you than anything you have done or can do.

To know who Christ is in you, you have to know who you are, so be honest with yourself about yourself. That does not mean to put yourself down when you fail, it means own up to it, get up and take the next step towards Christ.

There is nothing God doesn’t already know about you. There is a whole bunch of good stuff we do not know about God. If you love someone, don’t you want to get to know them better?

If anyone tells you that you have to do more than this to be righteous in God’s eyes, ask God to confirm that information. You have the right to ask.

1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

And verse 15 says He answers us.