John Bradshaw - Grow and Grow
In Revelation, Jesus tells the church in Ephesus they're in danger of losing everything, spiritually speaking, but that they can retain their standing with God. Jesus says, "Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works," Revelation 2:5. Repent and do the first works.
If you want to get in shape, you exercise; intending to exercise achieves nothing; reading more starts with reading more, and here Jesus says that to regain that first love, experience in your faith, do the first works. Pray, read the Bible, share your faith; none of that's interesting if you're not doing it.
Bibles don't read themselves, prayers don't say themselves; if you want to strengthen your faith, use your faith, exercise your faith; do what you should be doing in the strength of Jesus, leaning on him. Do it, get back to exercising your faith and you'll grow and grow. I'm John Bradshaw, for It Is Written.