The Seven “Ps” For Spiritual Growth – By Iwalola(Lola) Ademodi

🌺The Bible strongly emphasizes spiritual growth, highlighting it as a continuous journey towards a deeper relationship with God and a more Christ-like character.

🌺It is important to know that we need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to accomplish anything goal toward spiritual growth.

🌺It encourages believers to actively pursue growth through prayer, Bible study, and other areas of focus and striving to reflect God’s character in their daily lives.

🌺To make this easier for us, here is a group of “P”s of spiritual growth that we can focus on.

𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑

🌺We are to deepen our relationship with God through constant and earnest daily prayers

📔 ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭18‬ ‭AMP‬‬

♦️” in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”

𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄

🌺We are to develop a heart of worship, giving glory to God in all circumstances.

📔 Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭1‬ ‭AMP‬‬

♦️” I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

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𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐔𝐈𝐓

🌺We are to chase after God’s righteousness and seek His kingdom first.

📔 Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭AMP‬‬

♦️” But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.”

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𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

🌺We are to grow in endurance and faith through trials, trusting God’s perfect timing.

📔 James‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬ ‭AMP‬‬

♦️” And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.”

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𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘

🌺We are to commit to living a holy and blameless life before God.

📔 ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭AMP‬‬

♦️” But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage]; because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.”

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

🌺We are to continue steadfastly in faith, even when faced with challenges.

📔 Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬ ‭AMP‬‬

♦️” Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.”

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𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

🌺We are to share the Gospel boldly, fulfilling the Great Commission.

📔Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭15‬ ‭AMP‬‬

♦️” And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

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𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘

🔥Holy God, thank You for giving us some blueprints on spiritual growth in Your Word.

🔥Holy Spirit, we need You. Help us and empower us in our efforts to grow spiritually.

🔥Jesus, thank You for giving us examples of what matters as we strive for spiritual growth.

🔥Lord, I pray that You abide with us, so we can abide in You at all times.

🔥In the precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen 🙏🏾

Have a blessed day ❤️

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