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Forgive, Grow And Find God's Path for You

DAY 13 OF 21

Living in Him

Spiritual growth is a process which occurs in different ways, as is highlighted in Colossians 2:6 – 7. The journey of growth begins with trusting in Christ’s sacrifice for us, and we are to continue in dependence on him: “So then, just as [we] received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live [our] lives in him” (Colossians 2:6). It is an ongoing relationship that begins with trust and continues in the same way.

The next highlight here, being “rooted” (Colossians 2:7), involves letting God, his truths, his people and his ways deep into our hearts and experiences, as a plant sets roots deep into the soil. Then, we are to be “built up” (Colossians 2:7), which has to do with constructing an internal life of character that works its way outward in more fruitful activities, relationships, performance and other signs of health. This may involve a change in our relationships, values or behavior, and is an ongoing process.

Then we are to be “strengthened in the faith as [we] were taught” (Colossians 2:7), which ensures that the growth we are experiencing is fueled and directed by our relationship with God and continues along the path of his ways.

“Overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:7) is our natural response to all God has given us. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” (Psalm 118:1). It all begins with Christ as Lord and continues forever. We need to keep our trusting relationship from turning into a religious path of relying on our own effort. We need to be like a plant which takes in the nutrients and then bears fruit.

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Forgive, Grow And Find God's Path for You

The NIV Life Journey Bible Reading Plan helps Christians from all walks of life to understand some of the most important concepts in the Bible. These 21 readings delve into forgiveness, spiritual growth, and what it means to follow God so that Christians can find God's path for them as they walk with Him each day.

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