I agree with you that effort is important. It's not a either or in my perspective but both. As the apostle Paul said in Colossians 1:29 NIV:
[29] To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
https://bible.com/bible/111/col.1.29.NIV
I believe that when Jesus washed the disciples feet , He also washed the feet of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Him. I am called to not only love people who love me but to love people who don't love me back and even love them if someone hates. Christians are called to bless and not to curse others...
I used to have a practice where I saluted the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I have since changed this practice to a practice of bowing down before my Lord Jesus and submitting myself to Him. My pastor taught us to pray and ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit and then say that I receive the...
I pray at home and out and about. I'm encouraged by my Lord Jesus to love one another and pray for people. I have a practice of forgiveness and I often pray for people who offend me. I am led by my Lord to practice this. I like to sing both in the house and out in about.
I practice my faith through Bible reading, singing worship songs, prayer and going to church. I was inspired by my pastor to do these movements where I go through the armor of God and do physical movements to put them on as well as putting on prayer and praise. The armor of God includes the belt...