How does one grow spiritually

Maybe certain habits get overcome. But over time this sense of progress stalls out. People find themselves wrestling with patterns of anger, or sexual addictions, or chronic anxiety that are embedded too deeply in their bodies to be lifted out simply through hearing more information. And they get stuck in a gap. What is the best way to grow spiritually? John Ortberg. Page 1 of 6.

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Is It Okay to Doubt? Experience God Every Day. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. This is brought about by consciously choosing by faith to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you in thought, word, and deed Romans Failure to rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance will result in a believer not living up to the calling and standing that salvation provides.

Ephesians says, "…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Spiritual Growth - What are the results? Spiritual growth is a life-long process of manifesting the acts of the flesh Galatians less and less and producing the fruit of the Spirit Galatians more and more. Notice that it is the Holy Spirit who produces the fruit in us. Yes, we must submit ourselves to the Spirit's leading, but it is the Spirit who produces the fruit of spiritual growth in our lives.

What does spiritual growth look like? Galatians has the answer, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. God works in different people in different ways. Some people grow rapidly, while others grow slowly, but steadily.

Our focus should not be on comparing ourselves with others, but on comparing ourselves with God's Word. The Scriptures are the mirror to show us what we are like spiritually and to shine light on the areas that need to experience and learn spiritual growth. Choose people who are strong in their relationship with God and who can help your spiritual growth as a Christian. Do unto others. And how can serving others bring you closer to God? Caring and serving others is what Jesus did while here on Earth as an example of how God wants us to live.

Will people hurt and betray us? They hurt and betrayed Jesus too. He still reached out and pointed others to God. Feed my sheep. Obedience is key to a closer relationship with God. You can forgive others and still distance yourself from toxic relationships. If you need help, please consider speaking with a Christian Counselor who can point you toward living a Christian life with healthy relationships.

The Bible mentions that each Christian has been given spiritual gifts. Did you know this can mean more than just physical healing and speaking in tongues? Those are two of the primary gifts mentioned in the Bible. You have also been given discernment, wisdom, faith, knowledge and the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness.

Some of the gifts have to do with your calling. You have the ability to strengthen these skills with certain activities.

If you are aware of the spiritual gifts that God has given you, you can focus on aligning those with your purpose and serving others as a means of strengthening your relationship with God. These are the traits and skills that are natural to you. Do you love to serve others, maybe with home visits or preparing food? Do you naturally take on the role of a teacher?