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Prioritizing Spiritual Growth During a Season of Decline

As we navigate through a season of decline, it can be challenging to prioritize our spiritual growth. However, it is essential to recognize that spiritual growth is not a luxury, but a necessity. In the midst of decline, we may feel discouraged, disconnected, and uncertain about our faith. Yet, it is during these times that we need spiritual growth the most. To prioritize our spiritual growth during a season of decline, we must first acknowledge our spiritual condition and identify areas where we need growth.

Assessing Our Spiritual Condition

We need to examine our lives and identify areas where we have become sluggish or have lost interest spiritually. This may involve reflecting on our habits, practices, and relationships. Are we still engaging in regular spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers? Have we become disconnected from our church community or our faith friends? Are we still pursuing spiritual growth and maturity, or have we become complacent? By assessing our spiritual condition, we can identify areas where we need to ask God for more growth and maturity.

Seeking Growth and Maturity

To prioritize our spiritual growth during a season of decline, we must seek growth and maturity in our lives. This involves asking God for a new fullness of the Holy Spirit, seeking spiritual disciplines, and becoming more involved in our church community. We must also prioritize our relationship with God, seeking daily fellowship with Him and allowing Him to shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By doing so, we can experience spiritual growth and maturity, even in the midst of decline. As we prioritize our spiritual growth, we can become more like Christ, and our faith can grow stronger, enabling us to navigate through difficult seasons with hope and confidence. We must push our faith beyond our expectations, attempt new things, and learn to exercise our faith muscles regularly. This will help us to become stronger and more resilient, even in the face of decline.