I am starting a class on Spiritual Maturity for the next 4 weeks. The questions at the end of the 1st lesson (which we will be discussing tomorrow) have made me really think about my walk with Christ.
1) Have I grown closer to God over the past year?
2) How do I know?
I obviously what to answer 'YES" to #1, but in all honesty......I believe the correct answer is "NO". When I tried to answer #2, that is when I knew my answer to #1 was "NO". I am ashamed to admit it, but I haven't grown much in the past year. So if I haven't grown, then I must have gotten worse - because you don't stay the same.
How do I know? I am still struggling with the same sinful habits and tendencies. Last year I was on a Bible reading plan, this year I read a short devotion each day. Not the same. I have gotten away from the Word, and for Christians - that is the oxygen we need to survive today's world. I don't think the world is getting any better; and if I have gotten worse spiritually the last year - then I have added to it.
It is all about what is important in our lives? We find time to do all the things we want to enjoy life, but we (I) am not finding time to do the things to make me enjoy eternity.
I have some reading to do............
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