PRACTICING CHRISTIANITY   COURSE

Practicing Spirit-filled Christianity means living a daily life that is actively led, empowered, and transformed by the Holy Spirit, not merely agreeing with Christian beliefs or maintaining religious habits. It is Christianity as participation, not observation—life from the inside out.

Below is a clear, biblical way to understand and live it.

1. It Begins with Indwelling, Not Effort

Spirit-filled Christianity starts with the reality that the Holy Spirit lives within the believer.

“Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you…?” (1 Corinthians 6:19)

This means:

• You are not trying to reach God—God has come to dwell in you.
• Christianity is not self-improvement but new creation living.
• Obedience flows from union, not pressure.

Practicing Spirit-filled faith means regularly acknowledging, yielding to, and trusting the Spirit’s presence.

2. Daily Yielding: “Not My Will, but Yours”

To be Spirit-filled is not a one-time experience but a continual posture of surrender.

“Be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18)

The grammar implies keep being filled.

Practically, this looks like:

• Starting your day by yielding your thoughts, schedule, emotions, and decisions
• Asking, “Holy Spirit, what are You doing today, and how do I align?”
• Letting conviction, correction, and redirection shape your responses

This is how Christ’s life is formed in you (Galatians 2:20).

3. Walking by the Spirit, Not the Flesh

Spirit-filled Christianity is relational obedience, not rule-keeping.

“Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16)

To “walk” means:

• Moment-by-moment dependence
• Choosing Spirit-led responses over emotional or fleshly reactions
• Allowing the Spirit to govern attitudes, words, and actions

The evidence is not perfection, but transformation.

4. Producing the Fruit of the Spirit

The Spirit’s primary work is Christlike character.

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22–23)

Practicing Spirit-filled Christianity means:

• Measuring maturity by fruit, not gifting alone
• Letting love shape leadership, business, family, and conflict
• Allowing the Spirit to heal wounds, renew identity, and mature the heart

Fruit grows through abiding, not striving.

5. Power for Witness and Kingdom Impact

Spirit-filled Christianity is not private spirituality—it is empowered mission.

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…” (Acts 1:8)

This includes:

• Boldness to speak truth with love
• Spiritual gifts operating for the building up of others
• Discernment, wisdom, healing, prophecy, and faith expressed under love’s governance

The Spirit empowers believers to represent Christ’s Kingdom in every sphere of life.

6. Practicing the Presence of God

At its core, Spirit-filled Christianity is living consciously aware of God.

This involves:

• Prayer as conversation, not performance
• Scripture read with the Spirit as teacher
• Worship as lifestyle, not event
• Sensitivity to God’s peace, restraint, and prompting

“Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)

7. A Simple Summary

To practice Spirit-filled Christianity is to:

• Live from union, not religion
• Be led, corrected, and empowered by the Holy Spirit
• Reflect the character of Christ
• Carry Kingdom authority with humility and love
• Participate daily in God’s life and purposes

It is Christianity that looks like Christ living through you, not you trying to live for Him.

If you want, I can:

• Adapt this into MKBA leadership language
• Turn it into a training module or devotional
• Create a self-assessment or daily Spirit-led practice guide
• Or map it into a Kingdom business and leadership framework

To practice your faith in God means to actively live out trust, obedience, and relationship with Him in everyday life. Faith is not only what you believe in your heart—it is what you exercise through your choices, responses, priorities, and perseverance.

In Scripture, faith is always alive, relational, and expressed.

1. Faith Is Trust Put into Action

Biblical faith is more than agreement with truth; it is reliance on God.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)

To practice faith means:

• Trusting God when outcomes are uncertain
• Leaning on His wisdom instead of your own control
• Acting as though God is faithful—even before you see results

Faith shows up when you move forward while still depending on God.

2. Faith Is Obedience, Even When It Costs

Faith is practiced through obedient response.

“Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” (James 2:17)

This does not mean earning God’s favor—it means:

• Obeying God because you believe He is good
• Choosing righteousness when compromise is easier
• Aligning your life with God’s Word even when it’s uncomfortable

Obedience is faith expressed through action.

3. Faith Is Relationship, Not Religion

Practicing faith is not about rituals alone—it is about walking with God.

“The righteous shall live by faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4)

This includes:

• Talking with God in prayer
• Listening for His guidance
• Acknowledging Him throughout your day
• Depending on Him in weakness and need

Faith grows as you walk with God, not just learn about Him.

4. Faith Is Perseverance Through Trials

Faith is often practiced most deeply in difficulty.

“Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” (Job 13:15)

Practicing faith means:

• Continuing to trust God when prayers seem unanswered
• Believing God is at work even when circumstances say otherwise
• Refusing bitterness, despair, or unbelief

Faith holds onto God’s character when His ways are not yet clear.

5. Faith Shapes How You Live and Love

Faith affects how you treat people, handle resources, and make decisions.

“Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Practicing faith means:

• Loving others as an act of trust in God
• Forgiving because you believe God is just
• Giving generously because you trust God’s provision
• Living with integrity because God sees and rewards

Faith is visible in daily conduct, not just spiritual moments.

6. Faith Looks Forward with Hope

Faith believes God’s promises—past, present, and future.

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

Practicing faith means:

• Anchoring hope in God’s promises
• Living with eternal perspective
• Expecting God to fulfill what He has spoken

Faith lives today in light of what God has promised tomorrow.

A Simple Summary

To practice your faith in God is to:

• Trust Him daily
• Obey Him faithfully
• Walk with Him relationally
• Persevere through hardship
• Live in alignment with His truth
• Hope confidently in His promises

Faith is not passive belief—it is active trust lived out over time.

 

A DAILY FAITH-PRACTICE GUIDE

Living Trust in God—Daily, Practically, and Spirit-Led

You can use this personally, with teams, in family discipleship, or adapt it directly into MKBA-style training.

 

PART 1: The Daily Faith Practice (15–30 minutes)

This is a repeatable daily rhythm. Faith grows through practice, not intensity.

1. MORNING – ALIGN (5–10 minutes)

Purpose: Re-center trust in God before activity begins.

Prayer (spoken or silent):

“Father, I trust You today. I yield my plans, my decisions, and my relationships to You. Lead me in Your ways.”

Practice:

• Acknowledge God’s presence
• Surrender control
• Invite the Holy Spirit to lead

Key Question:

Where do I need to trust God today instead of myself?

2. WORD – LISTEN (5–10 minutes)

Purpose: Train your heart to hear God through Scripture.

Practice:

• Read a short Scripture slowly
• Ask:
  • What does this reveal about God?
  • What does it invite me to trust or obey?

Faith Action:
Choose one truth to carry into your day.

3. DAYTIME – WALK IT OUT (All day)

Purpose: Practice faith in real time.

Practice faith by:

• Trusting God in decisions
• Choosing obedience over convenience
• Responding with love instead of fear
• Asking, “Holy Spirit, how should I respond here?”

Faith becomes real between meetings, conversations, and pressures.

4. EVENING – REVIEW (5 minutes)

Purpose: Build awareness and growth, not guilt.

Reflection Questions:

• Where did I trust God today?
• Where did I resist or rely on myself?
• Where did I sense God’s help or correction?

Closing Prayer:

“Thank You, Lord, for walking with me today. Teach me to trust You more tomorrow.”

PART 2: Adapting This for Leadership, Business, and Family- Includes your whole life.

1. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION

Faith practiced in leadership looks like:

• Making decisions based on truth, not fear
• Leading with integrity when compromise is easier
• Trusting God with outcomes while stewarding responsibility

Daily Leadership Question:

Am I leading today from trust in God or pressure to perform?

1. BUSINESS APPLICATION

Faith in business means:

• Trusting God as provider, not money
• Operating ethically even when it costs
• Seeking wisdom before strategy alone

Marketplace Faith Practice:

• Pray before key decisions
• Invite God into contracts, negotiations, and planning
• Measure success by faithfulness, not just profit

Daily Business Question:

Does the way I work today reflect trust in God or anxiety about results?

1. FAMILY APPLICATION

Faith practiced in family life means:

• Modeling trust in God before children
• Praying together in uncertainty
• Responding with patience, forgiveness, and love

Family Faith Practice:

• Share one place you trusted God today
• Pray together over needs and decisions
• Celebrate God’s faithfulness regularly

Family Question:

What does trusting God look like in our home right now?

PART 3: Self-Reflection & Discipleship Tool

(Weekly or Group Use)

Use this for personal growth, mentoring, or discipleship groups.

Faith Inventory (Rate 1–5)

• I trust God with my future
• I obey God even when it’s costly
• I seek God’s guidance daily
• I respond to trials with trust
• My faith shapes my decisions and relationships

Reflection Prompts

• Where is my faith strongest right now?
• Where is God inviting me to grow in trust?
• What fear, habit, or belief competes with faith?

Action Step

This week, I will practice faith by __________.

PART 4: Connecting Faith Directly to Spirit-Led Living

Faith is the response; the Holy Spirit is the guide.

Practicing faith becomes Spirit-led when you:

• Ask before acting
• Listen before reacting
• Obey when prompted
• Trust God’s peace and conviction

Daily Spirit-Led Questions

• Holy Spirit, what are You highlighting today?
• How do You want me to respond here?
• Where are You inviting me to trust You more deeply?

Faith matures when you walk with God, not just believe in Him.

SIMPLE SUMMARY

To practice your faith daily is to:

• Trust God intentionally
• Obey Him practically
• Walk with Him relationally
• Reflect regularly
• Live led by the Spirit

Faith is not a feeling—it is a daily practice of trust.

 

1. FILLABLE DAILY & WEEKLY FAITH WORKBOOK

Practicing Faith Through Trust, Obedience, and Spirit-Led Living

DAILY PRACTICE PAGE (Fillable)

DAILY DATE: ___________

1. MORNING ALIGNMENT

Today, I surrender to God:

• My plans: __________________________________
• My concerns: _______________________________
• My relationships: ___________________________

Prayer Prompt:

“Father, I trust You today. Lead me by Your Spirit.”

2. WORD & LISTENING

Scripture Read: ___________________________

What this reveals about God:

What this invites me to trust or obey today:

3. FAITH IN ACTION (During the Day)

Where I need to practice trust today:

• ☐ Decision
• ☐ Conversation
• ☐ Leadership responsibility
• ☐ Financial matter
• ☐ Family issue

Holy Spirit prompt I sense:

4. EVENING REVIEW

Where I trusted God today:

Where I relied on myself:

What I learned about God today:

Closing Prayer:

WEEKLY REFLECTION PAGE (Fillable)

WEEK OF: __________________

1. Where was my faith strengthened this week?
2. Where did fear, control, or pressure compete with faith?
3. What patterns is God highlighting?
4. One faith step I will take next week:
5. TEAM & LEADERSHIP DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE

Purpose: Form leaders who lead from trust in God, not pressure or performance.

WEEKLY TEAM DISCIPLESHIP FLOW (30–45 minutes)

1. OPENING ALIGNMENT (5 min)

• Short prayer of surrender
• Acknowledge God’s leadership

2. SCRIPTURE & DISCUSSION (10–15 min)

Discussion Questions:

• Where did we practice faith this week?
• Where did we struggle to trust God?
• What did obedience look like in real decisions?

3. LEADERSHIP APPLICATION (10 min)

Faith in Leadership Looks Like:

• Integrity under pressure
• Courage to obey God’s truth
• Trusting God with outcomes

Team Question:

Are we leading from trust or fear right now?

4. COMMITMENT & PRAYER (5–10 min)

Each leader states:

“This week, I will practice faith by __________.”

Pray for wisdom, courage, and unity.

III. MKBA TRAINING MODULES

Faith as a Leadership & Marketplace Competency

MODULE 1: FAITH AS TRUST

• Faith defined as active reliance on God
• Distinguishing faith from optimism or risk-taking
• Marketplace trust vs Kingdom trust

Exercise: Identify areas where control has replaced trust

MODULE 2: FAITH AS OBEDIENCE

• Obedience as faith expressed
• Leading ethically under pressure
• Obedience before results

Exercise: Obedience case studies (business, leadership, finance)

MODULE 3: FAITH UNDER PRESSURE

• Faith during uncertainty and adversity
• Perseverance without anxiety
• God’s faithfulness over time

Exercise: Testimony mapping: past faith → present confidence

MODULE 4: FAITH & SPIRIT-LED LEADERSHIP

• Hearing God in decisions
• Discernment vs impulse
• Peace, restraint, and timing

Exercise: Spirit-led decision simulations

MODULE 5: FAITH MULTIPLIED THROUGH TEAMS

• Faith culture vs fear culture
• Modeling trust for employees
• Organizational faith rhythms

Outcome: Certified Kingdom-Aligned Leader

1. ONE-PAGE DAILY FAITH DASHBOARD

(Printable or Digital)

DAILY FAITH DASHBOARD

DATE: ___________

1. TRUST
   Where am I trusting God today?
2. OBEY
   What is God asking me to do?
3. LISTEN
   What is the Holy Spirit highlighting?
4. WALK
   What faith action will I take today?
5. REVIEW
   Where did I see God at work?
6. SPIRIT-LED DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK

(For Leaders, Business Owners, Families)

THE 5-STEP KINGDOM DECISION PROCESS

STEP 1: SURRENDER

“Lord, I release my preference, fear, and control.”

Question:
Am I willing to obey regardless of outcome?

STEP 2: SEEK GOD

• Prayer
• Scripture
• Wise counsel
• Inner witness of the Spirit

Question:
What aligns with God’s character and Word?

STEP 3: DISCERN

Look for:

• Peace (not pressure)
• Clarity (not confusion)
• Conviction (not anxiety)

Question:
What option reflects faith, not fear?

STEP 4: OBEY

• Take the step God shows
• Act with humility and courage
• Trust God with results

STEP 5: REVIEW & LEARN

• What did God teach me?
• How did obedience shape me?
• Where did faith grow?

FINAL SUMMARY

This system equips people to:

• Practice faith daily
• Lead from trust
• Make Spirit-led decisions
• Build faith-filled cultures
• Integrate belief with action