* We must be intentional about growing our spirits in Christ.

* If we neglect our relationship with God (or any relationship for that matter) it creates a pattern that will be followed.

* 1) Drift - if you’re not moving forward you’re moving backward and you’ll end up where everyone else ends up.

* 2) Dullness - what’s truly important just doesn’t matter anymore, nothing really does.

* 3) Doubt - you will begin to question the things you once believed was true.

* 4) Disobedience - you’ll act on your own desire.

* 5) Despiteful - you now become a scorner and mocker in your heart, wanting nothing to do with God.

* 6) Defiant - you’re now ready to defy God to His face and tell Him you’re done with everything that resembles Him.

* PLEASE don’t neglect your relationship with the Lord. You will regret it!