Recently I was measured as to my height and discover that I had shrunk from five foot seven to five foot four and half inches,it has not happened suddenly,As an Irish man I rightly may be called one of the little people. I first realised when one gets older one shrinks,when I visited and elderly aunt I hadn't seen for a long time,she was smaller than I remember her. But the bigger question I ask myself,am I growing spititually?,I wouldn't like to think that I'm shrinking spiritually,I hope not.There are many things that would indicate spiriual growth,one writer declares that spiritual growth includes,spiritual discipline,self examination,serving community, humility, and so on. One even mentions different tools to help us grow, prayer.,the word of God,meditation, fasting and fellowship'. It appears that one has to work hard as regards being spiritual,that's true to some extent,yes it is very challenging,but it is impossible to grow spiritually without relying on the holy Spirit.,I believe we must spend much time in the presence of God,like Enoch of old,for we read he walked faithfully with God.(Genesis 5 v 24)When Moses met with God on Mount Sinai it affected his appearance,his face shone,but here is the thing,he was unaware of it.{ Exodus 34 v 29)Spiritual growth is a daily walk with our eye on Jesus,always aware we are far from perfect.
'May we walk with Jesus
And in His lkeness grow,
That in our daily walk
We may His Fragrance show,
That word and life may both agree,
A faithful witness ,Lord ,for Thee. (C.C.White)
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