" SPIRITUAL GROWTH "

Another week has come and gone and it is my honor to share with you again. This week we are looking into Spiritual Growth. Now Spiritual Growth can happen in different ways and by certain circumstances of life. Problems are an opportunity for us to grow Spiritually whether we recognize it or not. We have to learn to trust God, He truly loves us and He's always watching over us as He's our Loving Creator / Father. Now, God tested Abraham, not to trip him up to watch him fall, but deepen his capacity to obey God and to develop his character. Just as fire refines ore to extract precious metals, God refines us through difficult circumstances. When we are tested we can complain, or we can try to see how God is stretching us to develop our character. At times, Jesus limited his public ministry in order to train his disciples in depth. Jesus knew the importance of equipping them to carry on when he returned to Heaven. It takes time to learn. Deep Spiritual Growth isn't instant, regardless of the quality of experience or teaching. Yes even the disciples needed to lay aside the work periodically in order to learn from the Master, how much more do we need to alternate working and learning. LAST POINT: Have you made Spiritual Progress lately? Recording your thoughts about God and lessons you have learned over a period of time can be a valuable aid to your Spiritual Pilgrimage. Likewise this will allow you the time to check up upon your progress and avoid repeating past mistakes. Until Next Time... Jim,