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3 keys for creating a culture of spiritual growth

3 keys for creating a culture of spiritual growth

What kind of culture are you cultivating in your life?  Are you surrounding yourself with things that contribute toward your growth in Christ, or are you primarily focusing on lesser things that divert you from His mission for you?

Is creating a culture of spiritual growth something you'd like to do?  What does God's word tell us about that kind of activity?  What needs to be present if we're going to cultivate that kind of mindset or environment?  

How can I gratefully accept what God grants me?

How can I gratefully accept what God grants me?

What would you change about your life?  What would you like to remain the same?

During the course of our lives, we're granted all kinds of experiences.  Some of those experiences are welcomed and enjoyed, while others tend to stretch and test our faith.

In the midst of all of this, the Lord invites us to be grateful.  What does His word tell us about how to begin to gratefully accept what He grants us?  Consider some of the principles outlined in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10...

Who are you trying to make look good?

Who are you trying to make look good?

How often do you think about how you look?  Is that thought constantly on your mind?  To what degree does the desire to look good impact the decisions you make?

Most people want to look good, to one degree or another.  But the truth of the matter is, life doesn't center around how we look.  The goal of our lives is to give God glory, not seek it for ourselves.  

Look at some of the principles we're shown in 2 Corinthians 11:16-33...