Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of the years, but by obedience to the will of God. Some people mature into an understanding of God’s will more quickly than others because they obey more readily; they more readily sacrifice the life of nature to the will of God. Oswald Chambers.Matthew 5:6 AMP“Blessed [joyful, … Continue reading Maturing in Christ
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Draw Close to God
C.S. Lewis said, "Of course God does not consider you hopeless. If He did He would not be moving you to seek Him (and He obviously is). What is going on in you at present is simply the beginning of the treatment. Continue seeking with cheerful seriousness. Unless He wanted you, you would not be … Continue reading Draw Close to God
Spiritual Maturity
Growth in every area of life is essential. Babies have regular checkups so the doctors can confirm that their growth rate falls into the realm of normal. The doctors weigh, measure, then chart their results on a graph to check their progress. The most heartbreaking news for parents is a prognosis of failure to thrive. … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity