•  Start reading God's word, the Bible, every day. The Bible is like one big love letter from God to you His new child. This is the most important way in which you will begin to personally know God and His Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit of God all of whom are working in your behalf to help you become that new creation in Christ. 1 Peter 2:2 (NLT) You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk. Recognise that the Bible, God's word, is truth. John 17:17 (KJV) Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. His word will now be the reference for your life, not what man tells you. His word will also guide your life. Psalm 119:105 (KJV) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path . While at first, some of the writings in God's word may seem difficult to understand, the Holy Spirit is also your teacher and will help you. Start with the New Testament, the book of John. Read a portion every day in quietness and see how the Holy Spirit impresses you with the wonderful truths and blessings of God.

•  Begin to pray ; Prayer is your way of communicating with God. He is now your Father. He cares for you and loves you. Most of all, He wants you to know Him. You do this by reading His word and by praying. Simply tell God how you feel; what areas of your life you need Him to help you in, and then believe that He has answered that prayer. As God answers your prayers, your faith in Him will grow and you will see how much He really loves you. Matthew 7:7 (KJV) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you . In your prayer time you will also begin to sense God's Presence and guidance. As you become sensitive to Him, you will find that He really will guide and direct your life. John 15:7 (KJV) If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you .

•  Find a Bible-believing Church . Another way to grow in the Lord and to be protected from the deceptions of Satan is to belong to a fellowship of true believers. There are many churches, but finding a fellowship of true believers is something else. Start by asking us if you do not live very close to us and we do not have a branch near you or if you wish to pioneer a fresh work in your area for the Lord and we shall be happy to help bring it to past to the glory of God.

How to recognise a good church ;

•  A Bible-believing church is one in which they teach, preach and emphasise the principles of the word of God not just church doctrine.

•  A soul-winning church, one which has a deep concern for lost souls and provides an altar call for salvation.

•  A loving church one, in which the fruits of the Holy Spirit of God are demonstrated in a genuine love and concern for one another's welfare.

•  A praise-filled church one which recognises that praise and worship in a congregation brings God's Presence.

It is very important that you stay in fellowship with other believers in a good Bible-believing church. This will not only strengthen you, but also provide a way for you to become a disciple learning to be like Jesus in every area of your life . Matthew 18:20 (KJV) For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them .

•  Experience water baptism . A local church of believers will also provide you with an opportunity to be baptised in water. This is very important step in your Christian walk. Jesus commanded it for all believers. Matthew 28:19 (KJV) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Mark 16:16 (KJV) He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. In the word of God, water baptism is tied very closely to salvation. The scriptures give many examples of baptism by immersion in water. While it is an act of obedience, it is also an important step in your growth as a new Christian. Water baptism is an outward manifestation of an inward change brought about by Christ living in you. Many Christians experience a new release from their old self and old habits as they are obedient to water baptism. Romans 6:3-5 (NLT) Or have you forgotten that when we became Christians and were baptized to become one with Christ Jesus, we died with him? [4] For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. [5] Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised as he was.

•  Your new life is strengthened by people who care! I care; if you have any personal or family needs, I want to personally pray that God will demonstrate His miracle working power on your behalf. Write your needs right now and email to my private email; bishop@kingdomlifepm.org your needs will be held in the strictest of confidence.