BREAKING FREE

2 Peter 2:2

As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word that you may grow thereby.

The starting point for every believer is to start out as a babe. No new convert assumes a matured status as soon as they receive the life of God. Although this is where we all start, we should go beyond it by growing up. This kind of growth is not physical and can't be seen with the natural eyes. However, it must be continous, no matter how small the progress we are making now.

The challenge with many Christians when it comes to spiritual growth is that growth is in inches and may not be noticeable until after a long while. We tend to give up after a period of consistency because we see no visible changes yet in our life. But in reality, inasmuch as we commit to spiritual activities like spending time daily in prayer and the word, and fellowship with other believers, we are definitely growing.

This is where we usually fall for the enemies' lies that nothing is happening after being consistent for 10days and yet no sign. Whereas we are actually growing and the only way to grow is to be consistent. Since we are already on the path of growth, we should not be deterred if the symptoms of those habits and addictions still persists. Its in fact an evidence of growth in certain cases.

Each time we take a break on our commitment, it stifles the process especially when we have an end in view. For someone trying to break of on some habits, total commitment to the process is essential. The more entrenched we are in habit requires more tenacious effort in spiritual activities till they wear of. Never be discouraged, keep at the daily prayers and meditations in the Word irrespective of how inconvenient it might be.

Always keep the end in view. A fierce and aggressive commitment to spiritual activities over a period of time will always produce victory over negative activities we desire to break of from.

If you have not made Jesus Christ your Lord and saviour, you cannot take advantage of what God had prepared for you. We urge you, don’t wait another moment. Make up your mind and say this prayer:

“Dear God, I ask you to forgive me all my sins and make me anew. I believe that Jesus died for me and you raised him up on the third day, I confess that He is Lord now and forever. I accept your son, Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.”

Congratulations! Now that you are born again, look for a bible believing church to attend that you might know what he has provided for you.