Christian growth is simple, but that doesn’t make it easy. Growing spiritually can feel difficult, so we naturally assume it’s complex. The isa dangerous trap that can keep us from health. When we believe the formula for growth is too complex to master, it lets us off the hook from even trying. It’s like physical health it isn’t easy, but it’s simple; eat right, exercise, sleep enough, and drink a lot of water. But there is so many plans out there, eating routines, and sleep studies that it’s easy to get lost. As a result, how many of us never start or stick to a plan because we aren’t quite sure if it’s the right plan ? Spiritual health can be the same way. With so many pastors, podcasts, books denominations, the theological positions, it’s easier to through our hands in in frustration than to nail down a plan.
There is no one size fits all. There is no formula to growing in a relationship with God. I’ve heard it all. But, nothing could be further from the truth. God must give us a desire, and all growth is a gift from His hand, but when Christians grow, it comes from steadily leaning into God’s design.
The basic pattern is to gather, group, give and go. While this pattern is reinforced in the New Testament, it’s easy to see in Acts 2:46-47, and day by day, attempting a place of worship together (gathering) and breaking bread together in homes (groups), they received their food with gladness and generous hearts (give), praising God and having favor with all people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved (go).
It’s a straightforward path to Christian growth. However, it’s not that a believer ever needs to learn or do any personal discipline, membership, spiritual gifts, or study the Bible. But if we lean on these four practical steps it will take us a very long way down the path of growth.
Along with the four steps above, the Lord has put these three words in my heart:
- Spurn – Give rid of the deceit and hypocrisy in your life. Reject ungodly ways.
- Yearn – Really want to have a relationship with God.
- Learn – Be open to God’s guidance and grow in Him daily.
Decide today you no longer want to be stagnant, stuck, or apathetic towards the faith. Put God’s Words into real-life application and deeply consider what you need in your life to conform with the Bible,
From Pity to Praise 