Philippians 3:15. “Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.” PROGRESS IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH. As time goes by there are always changes When the Spirit of God has His way Things we did wrong, now we don’t do them There are differences in what we do and say It is interesting to note that in spiritual growth We take on similar characteristics As other brothers and sisters in the family of God We’re more Christ-like, not odd religious mystics.
When one speaks of the Lord, the others respond With similar thoughts of His love and grace If the subject is life, or of this darkening world of strife Each offer encouraging words based on faith Prophetic words of truth are of highest worth When fear of coming conflict and death are voiced The scriptures are discussed and there’s a strengthening of trust And we are conscious of our own spiritual growth.
The Bible is the key to spiritual progress Its truths are our counsel and guide The Spirit of God teaches and our mind reaches For the light of understanding deep inside When the meaning is finally grasped, the effect lasts Though the world of men around, think it’s a joke With true believers I find we are of the same mind Along with them, I have chosen the Savior’s yoke.
When that is a conscious act; growth becomes a fact We learn from Christ Himself the way we are to be Effective in our living; generous in our giving A meek and humble mind other folks can see When I give attention and often choose to mention The work of God and the real Christian’s hope Others perhaps will find when we have one mind We are maturing; there is obvious spiritual growth.
“I am seeking to learn, Father, ways that I can encourage other believers in the things of God. May I be mature enough myself to be able to influence them in the ways of Thy choosing, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
We need to direct our energy into things that count for eternity and God's glory. We need to exercise ourselves "unto godliness" lest the excess baggage of earthly things hinder our progress. We need to persevere in our journey toward the goal in spite of difficulties, setbacks or even stumbling or falling. If that happens, we need to get up again and run the race again.