“As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more.”
Your character is essentially the sum of your habits.
God waits for you to act first. Don’t wait to feel powerful or confident. Move ahead in your weakness, doing the right thing in spite of your fears and feelings.
This is how you cooperate with Holy Spirit, and it is how your character develops.
The Bible compares spiritual growth to a seed, a building, and a child growing up.
Each metaphor requires active participation:
Seeds must be planted and cultivated, buildings must be built-they don’t just appear-and children must eat and exercise to grow.
While effort has nothing to do with your salvation, it has much to do with your spiritual growth.
Amen.
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