Spiritual Growth

1 Corinthians 3: 7 - "Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth."

Farming is a continuous process. The farmer prepares the ground, plants the seed, harvest the seed, and prepares the ground for the next planting season.

Not matter how much preparation the farmer does there are many variables that affect the growth of the seeds: insects, hail damage, rainfall. No matter now much hard work the farmer does, he cannot make the plants sprout and grow. Only God can do that.

Spiritual growth is similar. Just as God cannot produce a crop for a farmer who does not plant and tend his field, God cannot grow fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives if we do not do our part.

You ask what is my part? Your part is consistent attention to spiritual practices: Bible study, prayer, worship, putting God first in your life, caring for those in need.

It takes time to grow spiritually so you can maximize your growth by paying attention every day to the details that are your responsibility. God has given you tools to use so you can grow in spiritual maturity.