Spiritual transformation is a lifetime journey through which we become more like Jesus every day. There is a part of us that wants this very much. Oftentimes, there is a feeling of spiritual dryness that we can't seem to overcome. This very longing for something more spiritually is evidence of the Holy Spirit working on us to help us become more of what God wants us to be. I've been trying, but don't always seem to be making much progress.
As John Ortberg says, it's not for lack of trying, it's lack of training. We haven't been taught a spiritual training routine.
Spiritual disciplines are those things that help us make space in our lives for God. Some, like prayer and Bible study, are well known. I will be exploring other disciplines through Bryan's soul training exercises in the next few weeks. I'll let you know how it's going.
It is possible to change. It is possible to be more like Jesus. He wouldn't invite you and me to follow Him if He expected us to fail. Could it be that He has more faith in me than I have in Him?
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