Hoekom sukkel ek so om geestelik te groei?

Dit is ‘n vraag wat ek my voortdurend afvra. Ons het al die goeie bedoelinge in die wêreld, maar die realiteit is dat dit nie so vinnig gebeur nie, dat ek terugslae ervaar. Mens kom op ‘n punt waar jy begin wonder wat is fout met my? Dit lyk dan so maklik vir ander? Dit is miskien die probleem - ons dink dit is maklik vir ander. Die realiteit is dat dit vir almal moeilik is en dat ons deur verskillende fases van groei gaan. Ek lees die week wat Rick Warrren skryf oor geestelike groei wat die proses mooi opsom. Almal sal nie dieselfde pas sal loop nie, maar dit gee vir ons wel ‘n aanduiding hoe ons pad kan loop.
PHASE 1: A DREAM - God gives you a dream; an idea, goal, or ambition. Every greataccomplishment first began as a God-given dream in someone’s mind. “God is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.” Eph. 3:20 (LB)
PHASE 2: DECISION- A dream is worthless until you decide to do something about it. For every 10 dreamers, there’s only 1 decision-maker. This is the moment of truth where you decide to invest your time, money, energy, and reputation and to let go of security. If you want to walk on water - you must get out of the boat “You must believe and not doubt... a double-minded man is unstable in all he does.” James 1:6+8 (GN)
PHASE 3: DELAY - There is ALWAYS a time lapse before your dream becomes reality. God uses a waiting period to teach us to trust Him. Remember, a delay is not a denial. Maturity is understanding the difference between “no” and “not yet.” God says, “These things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!” Hab. 2:3 (LB)
PHASE 4: DIFFICULTY- Now the problems start popping up. The 2 most common types: critics and circumstances. Don’t worry. It’s all a part of God’s plan. “At the present you may be temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials. This is no accident - it happens to prove your faith, which is infinitely more valuable than gold.” 1 Pet. 1:6-7 (Ph)
PHASE 5: DEADEND! - Your situation will deteriorate from difficult to IMPOSSIBLE! You are backed into a corner, you reach the end of your rope, it looks hopeless. Congratulations! You are on the edge of a miracle. Trust God. “At that time we were completely overwhelmed...in fact we told ourselves that this was the end. Yet we now believe we had this sense of impending disaster so that we might learn to trust, not in ourselves but in God who can raise the dead.” 2 Cor. 1:8-9 (Ph)
PHASE 6: DELIVERANCE! - God provides a supernatural answer. Miraculously, things fall into place! God loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections so you can see His greatness. “I expect the Lord to deliver me once again so I will see his goodness to me...” Ps. 2 7:13

Hier is 'n inspirerende video oor 'n pa se toewyding aan sy gestremde seun. Saam voltooi hulle talle maratons en ysterman kompetisies. Team Hoyt


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