A Simple Guide to Spiritual Growth
Let’s talk about what it means to “grow in grace”—a phrase you might have heard in church or read in the Bible. Simply put, growing in grace is all about becoming more like Jesus over time, by learning, changing, and loving more deeply.
What Is Grace?
Grace is a fancy way of saying that God gives us love, kindness, and help—even when we don’t earn it or deserve it. Think of it as a never-ending gift from God, something we receive simply because He cares about us.
Learning More About God
Growing in grace starts with getting to know God better—like reading about Him in the Bible, talking to Him in prayer, and paying attention to how He works in your life. The more you understand who God is—His love, patience, and kindness—the easier it is to trust Him and follow His example.
Being Humble
Humility means not thinking you’re better than everyone else. It’s about recognizing you need God’s help and aren’t perfect. When you’re humble, you’re open to learning, to changing, and to letting God guide you.
Living With Obedience
Growing in grace shows in the choices you make. Obedience to God isn’t about following rules because you have to—it’s about wanting to do what’s right because you love God and trust His way is best.
Loving God and Others
As you grow, you find yourself caring more about God and the people around you. You show love through kindness, patience, and forgiveness. You try to see others the way Jesus does, and your actions start to match your words.
Practicing Forgiveness
Part of growing in grace is learning to forgive—not just others, but also yourself. When you mess up, you accept God’s forgiveness and move forward. And when others hurt you, you let go of grudges, just like God forgives you.
Wanting What God Wants
As you change, you start to care more about what God wants for your life, even if it’s tough or means waiting for answers. You learn to say, “God, not just what I want—what do You want for me?”
Having Patience and Trust
Sometimes, growing in grace means waiting—waiting for answers, for changes, for dreams to come true. It’s about trusting God’s timing and believing He knows what’s best, even when things don’t make sense.
Serving Others
As you grow, you naturally want to help and serve others. Whether it’s volunteering, listening to a friend, or giving to someone in need, you reflect God’s love in the world by serving those around you.
Why Does This Matter?
At the heart of it all is Jesus. He’s the best example of living full of grace—loving, forgiving, patient, and kind. When you grow in grace, your life starts to look more like His, and you bring hope and light to the people you meet.
The Bottom Line
Growing in grace isn’t about being perfect. It’s about taking small steps every day to know God better, love others, and let go of old habits. Over time, you become a stronger, kinder, more loving person—not because you’re trying to earn God’s approval, but because His love is changing you from the inside out.
So, no matter where you are in your journey, keep moving forward. Learn, forgive, love, and trust that God is with you in every step. That’s what it means to grow in grace—and it’s a lifelong adventure worth taking.
Minister A Francine Green
August 2025
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