The Godly Gazette (Gradual Transformation)

Gradual Transformation

Our society has brain-washed us into wanting instant results for everything. However, there is no such thing as "instant" or "microwaved" spiritual stability / maturity. You can experience spiritual growth if you are willing to develop the necessary habits.

Your daily routine holds the success to your spiritual growth. The things you do on an occasional basis will make a small difference, but the things you do every day can literally change the direction of your entire life.

Rowland Croucher wrote - "Spiritual formation is the dynamic process whereby the Word of God is applied by the Spirit of God to the heart and mind of the child of God so they become more like the Son of God."

Your thoughts are very powerful, controlling your every action and behavior. You need to stop filling your mind with worldly views, and start filling it with God's views.

Your destiny ultimately begins with your thoughts. Therefore, your spiritual growth will come as you transform your thinking to align with God's Word.

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. NIV

The word "transformed" implies that, like a caterpillar grows into a butterfly, you will grow spiritually stronger by the renewing of your mind - with the Word of God.

Jesus said "abide in Me, and My words abide in you." As you daily read, study, meditate, think, pray, and live according to the Bible, God's Word will abide in you. As you abide in Him, you will begin to think like God. You will begin to look at situations from His point of view, and you will start to gain knowledge of His Word.

Hebrews 4:12 - The Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. NKJV

The Word of God is "alive" - The Word of God is "powerful" - The Word of God has the "ability" to change you...

Spiritual Maturity

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