Theologians use the term “means of grace” to describe these means, though the Bible doesn’t use this phrase. God has provided ordinary means which he uses to strengthen and grow our faith. He’s given us everything we need, and it’s been available to us all along. We don’t need a new “10 Step Guide to Spiritual Growth.” We need exactly what God has provided for us. As we grow in our faith and Christ-likeness, we don’t need a new method. While new things are helpful (and I often wonder how I lived before Amazon and smart phones!), we don’t need something new in our walk with the Lord. We also look for the “new” in our spiritual lives. We look forward to new days, new school years, and New Year’s Day. We love stories of people reinventing themselves. Sometimes, even the thought of something new is exciting, like planning a trip to somewhere I’ve never been or searching for a new house or looking at paint swatches for a new wall color.Īs humans, we love to pursue what’s new.
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