How can we prepare ourselves for growth in Christian faith? Can this even be achieved or measured? Regardless of our answers to these questions, the one thing I know is that 'growing in grace' doesn't happen by osmosis. We have to be intentional about it. Read the following words and see if this makes some sense:
“At the heart of it [John Wesley’s thoughts on Christian Perfection]
was his conviction that growth in grace is not accidental or automatic. One
does not wander or stumble into maturity…The key to Christian growth is not
feeling but faithfulness.” – Dr Steve Harper
There is so much depth to this quote, but I am drawn to the part which insists that our growth doesn't come from something 'accidental' or 'automatic.'
Thought: What strikes you about the words from Dr Harper?
Colossians 1:10 - "so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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