Tearing Down Walls

Spiritual growth doesn’t usually happen in dramatic moments.
It happens in quiet ones — the small choices, the slow changes, the everyday yes to God when no one else is watching.

But if we’re honest, most of us feel stuck at times.
We want to grow, but we feel dry.
We want to change, but life feels heavy.
We want to be closer to God, but we don’t know where to start.

The good news is this: spiritual growth isn’t about perfection.
It’s about direction.

Growth Begins With Hunger, Not Strength

God never asked us to be spiritually strong on our own.
He only asked us to desire Him — even a little bit.

Jesus said:

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
— Matthew 5:6

Hunger is the seed of growth.
Strength is the fruit.

Even if you don’t feel like you’re “on fire,” if you hunger for God, He sees it. And He honors it.

The Spirit Grows Us in Ordinary Moments

We tend to look for spiritual growth in the dramatic — powerful sermons, breakthroughs, emotional worship. But Scripture shows us that growth happens more like nature:

Quietly.
Gradually.
Consistently.

Jesus described it this way:

“First the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head.”
— Mark 4:28

You don’t notice a plant growing day by day.
But you notice it over time.

Your faith works the same way.

You Grow Most When You Show Up

One of the biggest myths in Christianity is that growth is measured by emotional experiences. But the real measure is this:

Do I keep showing up for God — even when I don’t feel anything?

Spiritual muscles grow the same way physical muscles do: through repetition.

• Opening your Bible even when you’re tired

• Praying even when your mind wanders

• Choosing forgiveness when you don’t feel like it

• Serving quietly with no applause

These small acts shape a big soul.

The Holy Spirit Is the Real Gardener

You don’t grow yourself — the Spirit grows you.

Paul makes this clear:

“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.”
— Philippians 2:13

You’re not alone in your journey.
You’re not failing because it feels slow.
You’re not weak because you’re still fighting old battles.

God is working in the soil of your heart even when you can’t see anything happening yet.

Growth Isn’t About Doing More — It’s About Becoming More

We often think spiritual growth means adding more spiritual activities. But real growth is about becoming more like Jesus:

More patient.
More humble.
More compassionate.
More yielded to God’s voice.

You don’t grow because you have a perfect routine.
You grow because your heart keeps coming back to Him.

Three Simple Ways to Encourage Growth Today

Not complicated. Not overwhelming. Just real:

1. Give God Five Minutes of Undistracted Time

No phone.
No noise.
Just five minutes of your attention.

2. Ask God One Honest Question

Something like:
“Lord, what part of my life do You want to shape today?”

Growth begins with honesty.

3. Thank God for One Thing You Usually Overlook

Gratitude doesn’t just change your mood — it expands your spiritual vision.

God Is Growing Something in You, Even Now

Sometimes the ground looks barren, but seeds are sprouting under the surface.
Sometimes you feel stuck, but God is doing deep work you can’t see.

Spiritual growth was never meant to be spectacular — it was meant to be steady.

And every small yes to God today becomes tomorrow’s spiritual strength.

Keep showing up.
Keep seeking.
Keep growing — even slowly.

You’re becoming the person God is shaping you into, one obedient step at a time.