Spiritual Growth is so important to every Christian walk. For me, I think of it like a ruler. It can show you where you were at one point and time in your spiritual walk, and where you are at another point and time in your spiritual walk. Its about being intentional in your Faith, and wanting to grow closer to God and be more Christlike.

I would like to think the goal of all Christians are to be more Christlike on a daily basis. But as I ponder this, I think we all may have different goals and expectations in our Christian walk. There was a point and time when I first started walking with Jesus and I first accepted him into my heart to be my Lord and savior, where i was just so hungry for him and saw his miracles and healing in my life which made me want to get to know him more. But then as life happened and because I was not spending enough time in his word, I ended up getting offended at the church I was at and leaving that church on a quest for another one. I cant believe I let offense, which is not of God, come in and derail my growth. Just that one opening in the door was all that roaring lion needed to get in.

After I left that church and starting going to another one, I liked my new church and the people, but I realized I was not as connected to this new church as i was at my old one, and looking back i can see how i should have shared my concerns with my lifegroup leader instead of getting up and leaving. That one act caused me to walk away from God for a little bit and pursue my own thing, and what is so sad is that I really did not realize it at the time.

Be alert and of sober mind for the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour 1 Peter 5:8. I walked without him for a few years, and then as we all know Gods timing in always perfect, I was at a Wic appointment and just happened to see my old life group leader there to. The holy spirit told her to pray for me, which she did, and i started crying because I was dealing with so much drama and thought I could do it on my own not realizing I needed the holy spirit, but her prayer was just what I needed to get back to my relationship with God, and that was my opening back into my church. Since that day in 2018 I have not looked back or walked away from the church. After getting back on track so to speak, I got married, and had 2 other children with my husband, and am blessed with 3 boys. When we stay connected we stay protected.

Now life has not always been a walk in the park, and as we know, this life on earth is not easy at times, but God is good and he is always with us every step of the way. When I look back on my walk with God i can see his goodness and blessings. There are things that i have had to walk out, and healing that I needed, and I am still working through some things, but ultimately, I ldo my best to let God guide me with his holy spirit. When I think back on my past self, the anger and hurt that i had because of my childhood, and just the unforgiveness that i held onto, I can see how much I have grown.

I am no longer easily offended when someone cuts me off, and or someone is speeding or acting crazy. I don’t think there actions are targeted at me specifically anymore, and i have learned to embrace the imperfection in us all. Now don’t get me wrong, there are alot of angry people out there, and I can see it in some of my family members, but I also know that prayer works so I just have to keep praying for them because Gods timing is perfect.

As I end this post I just want you to know that God loves you unconditionally. He is there for you always. He is always with you and he works out all things for our good for those who are called according to his purpose. If you are worried that you are not where you think you should be in your Christian walk, don’t let that condemnation into your heart because condemnation is not of God. God is love and he wants us to love him and get closer to him because we want to. He wont force you, because he gives us free will. If you don’t know where to start, use Youversion.com and find a bible plan and commit to that plan daily and watch as he works in your heart. As you draw closer to him he will draw closer to you. Hallelujah He will never leave you nor forsake you Deuteronomy 31:6. Love you friends!