Today at Hope Fellowship I wrapped up a series on Growth. I shared the following truths:
- Real Growth takes a new life, and not a new leaf!
This refers to the fact that many times we simply cover up our shame or problems, instead of receiving the FREEDOM that God promised us!
- Real Growth is a process, and not a destination!
No one every obtains the goals they set or the plan that God has for them overnight! The physician you saw the last time, hopefully spent the required 7 to 10 years in the process of becoming a physician! Jesus waited for 30 years to begin in ministry, and He is the King of Kings!
- Real Growth requires us to “let go” and “grab a hold”
Basically we must let go of what we think is right, appropriate, proper, and the right way to grab a hold of what God has for us!
We often do not do this because we are: Stubborn, feel Trapped, Comfortable where we are, afraid, or change hurts to much!
The truth is that change is difficult, and it is not always easy! It can be uncomfortable, it does require stepping out into the unknown many times. The rewards and benefits are greater than the discomfort!
The main question today is: is the pain of staying where you are, greater than the pain of accomplishing what God has for you?
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