Daily Growth
Do you ever really stop growing? What are your plans for growth in the next year?
As long as we have breath in our lungs, we should experience growth in our lives. We never stop growing and we should actively pursue growth in our life daily.
In the Book of First Samuel, we see the young Prophet Samuel growing physically, spiritually, and relationally—in his relationship with God and with others.
Scripture tells us “The boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and also with man.” (1 Samuel 2:26, ESV).
This is also similar to how Luke describes Jesus’ growth in his gospel account when he says, “Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52, ESV).
Jesus grew in at least four ways: 1. in wisdom, 2. physically—in stature, 3. spiritually—in favor with God, and 4. relationally—in favor with others.
If the Prophet Samuel and Jesus, God incarnate, experienced growth in their lives and in their development, we should create opportunities and set goals for growth in these areas of our life as well.
May we seek out and experience daily growth in our lives as we follow Jesus over this next year and all our days.
A Prayer for Daily Growth, by Richard of Chichester: “Thanks be to you, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all the pains and insults you have endured for me, and all the benefits you have given me. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and Brother: Grant that I may see you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen.” (#88., Book of Common Prayer, 2019).
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