17/05/2026
Growth is a process; it is a journey. It is like planting a seed—once the seed remains in the soil, it continues to grow. However, if it is removed or cut off from the soil, growth stops. In the same way, as long as you remain in God and stay rooted in His Word, you will continue to grow spiritually.
You must learn to be patient with yourself in this journey. As much as you desire to be a Christian, you must understand that challenges will come. Difficulties are not evidence that you are outside God’s will; rather, they are often part of the process of growth and spiritual maturity.
The Word of God assures us in Philippians 1:6 (NIV):
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
It is God who called you into His presence, and He will not leave you nor forsake you. The One who initiated transformation in your life will not abandon you along the way. Regardless of relapses, setbacks, or struggles, the One who started the work in you remains faithful to complete it. Therefore, there must be deep assurance in your heart that He will not leave you. He who began that transformation in you—the desire to become better—will sustain it until the end.
We are further reminded in Hebrews 12:11 (NIV):
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
This life you have chosen is a life of discipline. The journey is not easy; it involves pain, correction, and stretching. However, the end result is glorious. Remember, it is a long journey, and along the way, there will be trials and tribulations. Yet through it all, you must remain assured that God is with you.
Be strong and continue to grow, because growth is a process. The challenges you face are part of your training. You are being shaped, refined, and prepared. Trust the process of growth, because it will produce a powerful and glorious testimony in your life. Just as physical growth takes time, spiritual growth also requires time, consistency, and patience.
As you go through your growing process, trust that God will never leave you alone. God desires that you hear His Word, spend time in it, read it, and understand it. Remain rooted in Him, and you will continue to grow into everything He has called you to be.