1 Peter 2:1-25
"So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
"So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
As the picture aboves so wonderful states, while growing up and transitioning through the stages of life we must be reminded to stay grounded, connect with our roots, turn over new leaves, and bend before we break. We are all unique and we can not compare our growth chart with someone elses!
Everybody loves babies! I often hear people say, "Oh, they just grow up too fast!" But, part of what makes babies so appealing is, that they are constantly growing and learning.
I enjoy planting a new tree, but the purpose for which I plant it is for it to grow up and produce shade or fruit.
Growing up is not an option for a Christian. Growing up is the definition of a Christian--a Christians grows to be like Christ. That's the goal in life. It's not easy growing up.
It's also not easy raising children. They often do not want to do what they are told, makes messes, talk back, become messy and rebellious and the list goes on. The truth we know is that they will transition. Things won't be this way forever. We have a very small window in which to train up a child in the way that they should go. God knows the same with us. God is always working His will in our lives. He is the Potter and we are the clay.
Here is the link to today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/IDgOku9bOR8
Everybody loves babies! I often hear people say, "Oh, they just grow up too fast!" But, part of what makes babies so appealing is, that they are constantly growing and learning.
I enjoy planting a new tree, but the purpose for which I plant it is for it to grow up and produce shade or fruit.
Growing up is not an option for a Christian. Growing up is the definition of a Christian--a Christians grows to be like Christ. That's the goal in life. It's not easy growing up.
It's also not easy raising children. They often do not want to do what they are told, makes messes, talk back, become messy and rebellious and the list goes on. The truth we know is that they will transition. Things won't be this way forever. We have a very small window in which to train up a child in the way that they should go. God knows the same with us. God is always working His will in our lives. He is the Potter and we are the clay.
Here is the link to today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/IDgOku9bOR8
ACTION STEP: Are you ready to take the warnings of Hebrews seriously? Hebrews chapter 7 warns us, "Grow or Die." A more positive application is to morph your mind into the mind of Christ. When it comes to Growing Up, it’s Morphing time!
Hebrews Chapter 7 ends with a wonderful assurance for anyone who is growing closer to Christ. Verses 18 and 19 tell us to, Take hold of the hope offered to us and be greatly encouraged. For we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." If you are growing up in Christ, you have nothing to fear. Hold on to Him. He is your anchor, firm and secure. Don't despise small beginnings, but grow up and get out of the baby chair.
Hebrews Chapter 7 ends with a wonderful assurance for anyone who is growing closer to Christ. Verses 18 and 19 tell us to, Take hold of the hope offered to us and be greatly encouraged. For we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." If you are growing up in Christ, you have nothing to fear. Hold on to Him. He is your anchor, firm and secure. Don't despise small beginnings, but grow up and get out of the baby chair.
So, I say stop drinking milk from a bottle. Get out your steak knives for some spiritual sirloin! Let’s Grow Up together and get some toughness into our testimony!
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Maybe you don't know your purpose?
Contact me at www.renaperozich.com and schedule your personal coaching session with me.
I am a master coach graduate from America's #1 Confidence coach, and I want to help you be all you can be.
I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.
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