Growth
Lessons from the garden on spiritual growth: our growth isn't automatic. Abiding in Christ gives the Holy Spirit the right soil, light, climate, and pruning to work with.
Published in Leading Grace, Winter 2021 (Volume 1, Number 1). Read the full article in the issue PDF above.
Winter is the time for preparing for spring — a season for planning new life. As we think about our own growth, cultivation is key. We need the enabling power of the Holy Spirit, without whom we can do nothing, and we bear fruit by abiding in Christ and living a life of faith.
- How fertile is your soil?
- What areas of your life need pruning in order to thrive?
- What climate do you find yourself in?
- Are you creating a good climate for growth for those around you?