As a parent of three children (and one on the way), I am continually amazed at their growth. Each child is very different and unique, but each child shares the common trait of growth. They can’t stop it and neither can I – they are born to grow.
Growth creates a myriad of challenges – as a parent I sometimes don’t want my children to “grow up” – images of their past at times prevents the reality of the present to be seen it all it’s beauty. And as they grow, they sure do eat a lot – a challenge in it’s own right☺!
Let’s shift gears somewhat for a moment. God is your parent; you are His child. And He has created you to grow spiritually. Challenging? Yep! At times discouraging when we don’t “grow up” in our relationship with God? Of course. Worth it all? ABSOLUTELY!
Just as my children and your children were created to grow, you and I are created by God to GROW in our walk with Him. It is a supernatural work by His grace, yet requires our continual faith (of which He even provides)!
Have you been growing lately in your walk with God? Or have memories of your past plagued the opportunities of the present? The past can never compare with the promise of His future for our lives – let’s partner with God to “grow up” into all the fullness that He has in store for us as His people!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
