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Simple steps to build daily spiritual nourishment into your life for healthy, vibrant growth as Jesus' disciple.
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"Miraculous" Growth in Three Easy Steps
How to Grow
Many Christians say they want to grow in their spiritual life or get closer to God, but they don't know how or lack a plan. Growth in Christ can be as simple as following through with what we call the 2-3-2 plan. You will be amazed at how your spiritual life develops; it will seem almost miraculous!
Developing a Daily Habit
One of the goals of the 2-3-2 plan is to develop some healthy habits or spiritual disciplines you’ll practice daily. Most of us don’t like the word discipline, but just as brushing one’s teeth, taking a bath, exercise, and eating healthy food on a daily basis promotes physical health and growth, good daily spiritual disciplines promote a healthy relationship with God. Over time, you’ll find yourself building spiritual vibrancy, health and “muscle” which will enable you to rely more on the Lord, help you cope with life challenges and relate better to others. Looking back, you’ll see how you've grown and how you are better able to cope with life challenges because you were following God’s “owners manual” for life (the Bible), regularly seeking God’s help, and making better, wiser choices.
Growth Takes Time
Keep in mind that even though you may have received Jesus Christ as your Savior and now have a relationship with God, changing your thought patterns and learning to live consistently in this new way often takes a long time. One doesn’t just wake up one morning after years of inactivity and decide to compete in an Olympic marathon race that afternoon. That is why good, consistent, daily training and habits are needed. It takes time to replace a long history of bad habits with good ones. So be patient with yourself and others on the same journey.
The Quiet Time
One of the most important spiritual habits is a daily “quiet time” or “devotional” time.
Have you ever noticed two people in love? They just can't get enough time alone with each other! In the same way, God wants a love relationship with you. A daily quiet time is time you will schedule to meet with Him. Notice that we said schedule, because it is not going to happen by accident. You need to be very deliberate about this. To start, plan on setting aside 30 minutes every day for your devotional time. The amount of time is only a suggestion; don’t get fixated. Remember it is not a formula, but a relationship.
Assignment:
Ask God when He would like you to meet with Him. Write down when you believe He would like you to have your appointment together. ___:___ to ____:____ AM/PM
2-3-2 What is That?
2: Means worship God by listening to TWO Christian worship music songs and/or singing praise to God. Check out some of the member's profiles here on TheNET. Many have uploaded lots of good worship music. Worship is important because God loves it! Worship sets our hearts and minds in tune with God. Remember it is all about a love relationship with Him! Don't skip this step!
3: Means read THREE chapters (or more) of the Bible. Tell God you love Him and ask Him to help you understand, learn from, and speak to you from His Word, the Bible.
If you wish, use this Daily Bible Reading Plan (this will be at least three chapters). The Daily Bible Reading Plan is a PDF file you read, save and print using Adobe Reader. If you don’t have Adobe Reader, you can download it free. You may print the reading plan for quick reference.
You can read the Bible online or use a printed copy. For English users, we recommend the New International Version or the New Living Translation because generally they are easier to read and understand.
Print out the Bible Reading Highlights Record (also a PDF file). Try to answer one or more of the eight questions listed at the top of the page. (You can print additional pages as necessary and keep all your devotional insights in a notebook or folder). You may also want to write what God is teaching you every day in your blog. That way other believers can benefit from what you are learning!
2: Means talk with God, thanking him; and asking him TWO questions about what you read, asking for help for others and yourself or about anything else as you would your closest friend.
OK, so have you scheduled your quiet time with God yet? God is waiting to meet with you!
Growing together with you!
Greg
TheNET Coordinator
NOTE: The 2-3-2 plan idea is from Pastor Steve Holt, Mountain Springs Church, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
Many Christians say they want to grow in their spiritual life or get closer to God, but they don't know how or lack a plan. Growth in Christ can be as simple as following through with what we call the 2-3-2 plan. You will be amazed at how your spiritual life develops; it will seem almost miraculous!
Developing a Daily Habit
One of the goals of the 2-3-2 plan is to develop some healthy habits or spiritual disciplines you’ll practice daily. Most of us don’t like the word discipline, but just as brushing one’s teeth, taking a bath, exercise, and eating healthy food on a daily basis promotes physical health and growth, good daily spiritual disciplines promote a healthy relationship with God. Over time, you’ll find yourself building spiritual vibrancy, health and “muscle” which will enable you to rely more on the Lord, help you cope with life challenges and relate better to others. Looking back, you’ll see how you've grown and how you are better able to cope with life challenges because you were following God’s “owners manual” for life (the Bible), regularly seeking God’s help, and making better, wiser choices.
Growth Takes Time
Keep in mind that even though you may have received Jesus Christ as your Savior and now have a relationship with God, changing your thought patterns and learning to live consistently in this new way often takes a long time. One doesn’t just wake up one morning after years of inactivity and decide to compete in an Olympic marathon race that afternoon. That is why good, consistent, daily training and habits are needed. It takes time to replace a long history of bad habits with good ones. So be patient with yourself and others on the same journey.
The Quiet Time
One of the most important spiritual habits is a daily “quiet time” or “devotional” time.
Have you ever noticed two people in love? They just can't get enough time alone with each other! In the same way, God wants a love relationship with you. A daily quiet time is time you will schedule to meet with Him. Notice that we said schedule, because it is not going to happen by accident. You need to be very deliberate about this. To start, plan on setting aside 30 minutes every day for your devotional time. The amount of time is only a suggestion; don’t get fixated. Remember it is not a formula, but a relationship.
Assignment:
Ask God when He would like you to meet with Him. Write down when you believe He would like you to have your appointment together. ___:___ to ____:____ AM/PM
2-3-2 What is That?
2: Means worship God by listening to TWO Christian worship music songs and/or singing praise to God. Check out some of the member's profiles here on TheNET. Many have uploaded lots of good worship music. Worship is important because God loves it! Worship sets our hearts and minds in tune with God. Remember it is all about a love relationship with Him! Don't skip this step!
3: Means read THREE chapters (or more) of the Bible. Tell God you love Him and ask Him to help you understand, learn from, and speak to you from His Word, the Bible.
If you wish, use this Daily Bible Reading Plan (this will be at least three chapters). The Daily Bible Reading Plan is a PDF file you read, save and print using Adobe Reader. If you don’t have Adobe Reader, you can download it free. You may print the reading plan for quick reference.
You can read the Bible online or use a printed copy. For English users, we recommend the New International Version or the New Living Translation because generally they are easier to read and understand.
Print out the Bible Reading Highlights Record (also a PDF file). Try to answer one or more of the eight questions listed at the top of the page. (You can print additional pages as necessary and keep all your devotional insights in a notebook or folder). You may also want to write what God is teaching you every day in your blog. That way other believers can benefit from what you are learning!
2: Means talk with God, thanking him; and asking him TWO questions about what you read, asking for help for others and yourself or about anything else as you would your closest friend.
OK, so have you scheduled your quiet time with God yet? God is waiting to meet with you!
Growing together with you!
Greg
TheNET Coordinator
NOTE: The 2-3-2 plan idea is from Pastor Steve Holt, Mountain Springs Church, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
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Comment by Greg, TheNET Coordinator on May 7, 2009 at 12:03pm - Wonderful! So glad you guys are enjoying the group and the plan! Keep growing in Jesus!
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Comment by Stephen S. Smoger on May 7, 2009 at 8:56am - You're 2-3-2 Plan is what my spirit needs and Craves - Thank you for the information. Keep up the good work - Praise GOD
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Comment by Xavier Jude on May 7, 2009 at 8:46am - Thanks for joining me as a member in your group.
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Comment by Gabriel on April 16, 2009 at 7:00am -
Good day. I went through the manual this morning. Truly speaking I am blessed. I am trusting God to apply the 2-3-2 plan. I believe God want me to add this to my devotion to improve the existing relationship I am building with God.
I want to comment to all that it is only action backed with discipline that see us through as we reflect Him that has called us out of darkness into His marvellous Light.
Gabriel.
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Comment by Gabriel on April 15, 2009 at 7:11am
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Greetings to everyone from Nigeria. It is a privilege to be in this group. I am trusting God to apply what I have read and will get back to you all to share my testimonies. I will keep in touch soonest.
Gabriel.
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Comment by Sheila Kaye Steiner on April 14, 2009 at 7:29pm - I'm going to see what the Lord leads me to through 232, and then I'll be back to share what I've learnt. I even printed my mom off a copy of the Miracle Grow Plan. I'll let you know.
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Comment by Sheila Kaye Steiner on April 14, 2009 at 11:16am
- Just found Miracle Grow this morning and thought yeah this sounds like a plan that i can truely benefit from to be loyal, and serven my God.
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Comment by Rori on April 12, 2009 at 5:17am -
Dear sister DeeDee...Happy Easter. as I read your entry below, God reminded me of something, something I MUST remember in my own journey also. He tells me that as I pray for things like patience and faith, I am not alone, these are gifts of the Spirit and God will put situations in my life to develop these gifts in my own spirit. Thanks you for being HERE
God Bless
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Comment by deedee310 on April 4, 2009 at 9:05am -
It seems as though getting to the end of the growth journey takes a long time. I feel like I have made some progress as far as my relationship with God, but I know I still have a long way to go. I'm making peace with my brother's death. Every since he died 7 months ago, I have blamed God for allowing him to die and not saving him from drowning. But I realize that God must have had something better in store for him in the heavenlies.
Since I started on this site, I have recieved a lot of different insight from people and have learned not to think so negative about everything. And despite all the negative that I have in my life, I have more positive. I still have days where I cry and I wonder where God is and why he is not answering all my prayers, but I figured he has a good reason why he is making me wait. I'm trying to develop patience and increase my faith...
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Comment by sandra v villamero on April 2, 2009 at 11:55pm - i am new but want to share the wonderful feeling rather relationship with GOD, for me what happed to my family, the transformation GOD made is already a miracle. Before i can only afford luxuries thru my dreams only.... but NOW it is for REEL..... REAL.....ITY. i did not ask GOD for these things but it just pop out like popcorn...oh my...the financial provisions thats keep coming not that big but wow it really helps, the way HE moves in our midst, the deliverance ..oh my...all these things i just cant content it THAT I HAVE TO SHARE
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