How We Grow

How we grow part 1.
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Hi guys!!!,
God wants us to grow up.
Our heavenly father's goal is for you to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus Christ.
*Spiritual growth is not automatic. It takes intentional commitment. You must WANT to grow, DECIDE to grow, MAKE AN EFFORT to grow, and finally PERSIST in growing. Discipleship-The process of becoming like Christ- always begins with a DECISION.

*Nothing shapes your life more than the commitments you choose to make.
*** We BECOME whatever we are COMMITTED to.
It may be bad, it may be good. But all defines you.

*** Every choice has eternal consequences, so you better choose WISELY!

God's part and your part.
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Christlikeness is the result of making Christlike choices and depending on his spirit to help you fufill those choices.

You can be certain that the Holy Spirit will help you with these changes. The Bible says," Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

This verse shows two parts of spiritual growth: 'work out' and 'work in.'
The 'work out' is your RESPONBILITY , and the 'work in' is God's role. =>

*Spiritual growth is a COLLABORATIVE effort between you and the Holy Spirit.
*God's spirit works WITH us, not just in us.

May you grow! With Warmest Wishes,
^yilin!^