Our spiritual life grows, like our growth in this world. Our spiritual life may not grow at all, or it may grow quite rapidly, so how would we know when we have spiritually matured?
First of all, our perceptions change. We would see things with different eyes. When we see things as Jesus sees them, we have really spiritually matured with our perceptions.
Secondly, our mood changes. This lets us adapt to a better mood and may even help us in life.
Last of all, we wouldn't see things so short-sightedly. Things may seem bleak for you right now, but if you trust in the Lord, he will guide you to something great. A good example is Joseph. He spent 13 years of pain in Egypt and experienced betrayal many times. But he still trusted in the Lord, and the Lord gave him a very high rank in Egypt. In his time of power, he didn't seek for revenge. When he had his first son, he named him Manneseh, which basically meant 'forget it.' He was going to forget 13 years of sadness, pain and betrayal.
Most importantly, spiritual growth only happens if you want to grow.
So do you want to grow?
If you do, please pray to Jesus. Tell him that you want to spiritually grow and want to become like him, tell him that you know things will be tough but if you get through, there will be a greater reward.
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