Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Work In Progress

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.  Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.  From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.  Ephesians 4:14-16

My journey of faith started right here doing devotions over ten years ago.  I have grown so much in the decade that has passed since, and yet, I feel like I am still a work in progress.  My growth moves me to be better and closer each day to the God who showed me grace and to the people who despite my flaws have shown me love that only God supersedes.  I write devotions with the hope of helping others find purpose for what God has in store for them for each day that we focus on Christ is a step of growth in the right direction.

Spiritual growth is a continual process that is aided by knowledge in His word and use of one’s gifts. One area that I have grown immensely in is sharing my faith.  With greater knowledge in the truth of His word and understanding the gifts God has given me, I have realized that I am far better at discussing faith with someone I have first gotten to know.  If I try a different approach, it does not come across as authentic or worded differently, with Godly intent.  We all grow in different ways.  Some as my pastor said the other day are best diving in to learn how to swim.  Others learn best from someone knowledgeable or applying life experiences.  Our goal is to be knowledgeable in what God expects from us so that we operate continually with ‘Godly intent.’


Growth is not meant to be easy for as Jesus said, “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:14)  In trying to grow, we will fall sometimes, but the greatest growth often comes from our failures.  One of the last things my father told me was, “Keep your hands on the plow.”  It meant keep working at it.  Don’t give up.  Keep pushing. This is how we both grow and become the mature body of Christ.  How can you grow your spiritual gifts?  What greater knowledge can you obtain to further your spiritual growth?  My prayer is that we realize that we are continually a work in progress.  Amen.

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