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Simple steps to build daily spiritual nourishment into your life for healthy, vibrant growth as Jesus' disciple.

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"Miraculous" Growth in Three Easy Steps

How to Grow
Many Christians say they want to grow in their spiritual life or get closer to God, but they don't know how or lack a plan. Growth in Christ can be as simple as following through with what we call the 2-3-2 plan. You will be amazed at how your spiritual life develops; it will seem almost miraculous!

Developing a Daily Habit
One of the goals of the 2-3-2 plan is to develop some healthy habits or spiritual disciplines you’ll practice daily. Most of us don’t like the word discipline, but just as brushing one’s teeth, taking a bath, exercise, and eating healthy food on a daily basis promotes physical health and growth, good daily spiritual disciplines promote a healthy relationship with God. Over time, you’ll find yourself building spiritual vibrancy, health and “muscle” which will enable you to rely more on the Lord, help you cope with life challenges and relate better to others. Looking back, you’ll see how you've grown and how you are better able to cope with life challenges because you were following God’s “owners manual” for life (the Bible), regularly seeking God’s help, and making better, wiser choices.

Growth Takes Time
Keep in mind that even though you may have received Jesus Christ as your Savior and now have a relationship with God, changing your thought patterns and learning to live consistently in this new way often takes a long time. One doesn’t just wake up one morning after years of inactivity and decide to compete in an Olympic marathon race that afternoon. That is why good, consistent, daily training and habits are needed. It takes time to replace a long history of bad habits with good ones. So be patient with yourself and others on the same journey.

The Quiet Time
One of the most important spiritual habits is a daily “quiet time” or “devotional” time.

Have you ever noticed two people in love? They just can't get enough time alone with each other! In the same way, God wants a love relationship with you. A daily quiet time is time you will schedule to meet with Him. Notice that we said schedule, because it is not going to happen by accident. You need to be very deliberate about this. To start, plan on setting aside 30 minutes every day for your devotional time. The amount of time is only a suggestion; don’t get fixated. Remember it is not a formula, but a relationship.

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A Method to Consider:
Ask God when He would like you to meet with Him. Write down when you believe He would like you to have your appointment together. ___:___ to ____:____ AM/PM

2-3-2 What is That?
2: Means worship God by listening to TWO Christian worship music songs and/or singing praise to God. Check out some of the member's profiles here on TheNET. Many have uploaded lots of good worship music. Worship is important because God loves it! Worship sets our hearts and minds in tune with God. Remember it is all about a love relationship with Him! Don't skip this step!

3: Means read THREE chapters (or more) of the Bible. Tell God you love Him and ask Him to help you understand, learn from, and speak to you from His Word, the Bible.

If you wish, use this Daily Bible Reading Plan (this will be at least three chapters). The Daily Bible Reading Plan is a PDF file you read, save and print using Adobe Reader. If you don’t have Adobe Reader, you can download it free. You may print the reading plan for quick reference.

You can read the Bible online or use a printed copy. For English users, we recommend the New International Version or the New Living Translation because generally they are easier to read and understand.

Print out the Bible Reading Highlights Record (also a PDF file). Try to answer one or more of the eight questions listed at the top of the page. (You can print additional pages as necessary and keep all your devotional insights in a notebook or folder). You may also want to write what God is teaching you every day in your blog. That way other believers can benefit from what you are learning!

2: Means talk with God, thanking him; and asking him TWO questions about what you read, asking for help for others and yourself or about anything else as you would your closest friend.

OK, so have you scheduled your quiet time with God yet? God is waiting to meet with you!

Growing together with you!
LT
TheNET Coordinator

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Comment by rosary flasius on April 4, 2011 at 2:24am: Sanctify them by your truth. your word is truth. john 17:17

as my kind all of you, if any one of you abide in sin, look up the scripture. read HIS WORD(bible)REGULARLY and go spiritual church to hear lord's WORDS, then you will be sanctify automatically by his grace because that is His promise. everything is ready to get us to paradise by his blood. praise to our loving lord, amen

your's younger brother
rosary plasius

Comment by Chilombo on February 15, 2011 at 12:38am: This is a great group. I like the Bible reading plan. I always had problems finding a perfect way to read my Bible in an effective manner but since finding Miracle Grow, I have started developing this daily reading habbit which is coordinating well. Thanks for this blessed idea, God Bless!

Comment by Chilombo on February 10, 2011 at 2:53am: This is unbelieveable!!! How I have longed for such a group! I think God sent me to this group for "such a time as this"! I must say I love the 2-3-2 formula and intend on using it right away. Thank you so much for coming up with such a group where we can all help one another grow in christ. Most of all, I thank My LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST for givingme the opportunity to be part of this group. Looking forward to sharing more with you all and growing together in Christ's love. God bless you all!

Comment by Susanne Dunn on February 8, 2011 at 9:39pm: Victor, I have added you to three prayers chains. I found it interesting that you are in Malawi.I belong to the Free Methodist Church and we have many missionaries there. One of ours who lost her husband there decided to go back and continue the misistry she and her husband started. She spoke at our church some months ago, so she is probably back there by now. I pray that all of you can help the people of Malawi. You will always be in my prayers.

In Jesus Holy name

Susanne

Comment by victor k phiri on February 8, 2011 at 7:48am: l beliver in christ power have seen it work here in my own Hope foundation Ministry here at Malawi just pary for me ,in order to reach out the peoples needs.

Comment by Susanne Dunn on February 7, 2011 at 8:59am: Amen Sandra; I too am a believer in the power of prayer! I have seen it work here in my own Christian community.

Keeping you and all those on this site in my daily prayers.

Susanne

Comment by Susanne Dunn on February 5, 2011 at 8:20am: Hello Vivkielee;;

Welcome to Miiacle Grow! An awesome site where you can find encouragement, make new friends, and find peace.

Beaitiful Scripture. One of my favorites too. It always brings me comfort when I need an extra lift.

We're glad you are here.

I am your sister, in God's holy presence'

Susanne

Comment by Susanne Dunn on January 20, 2011 at 4:56pm: Brothers and Sisters in Christ;

I'm excited to be a part of this group. I became a Christian 7 years ago and everyday is a learning experience for me. I continue to grow in God's light. My hunger is great, my thirst insatiable, for His word. I know this site will help me grow and thrive.

God Bless you all

Susanne

Comment by Colin Bleakney on January 3, 2011 at 11:28pm: Thank you Sandra for this wonderful word of encouragement; this is the inspiritation I need atm!

Iam finding it so difficult to begin this new year with God, please pray for me I need God's hope, joy, love and peace.

I suffer fromdepression, but God is greater than all my problems,

Amen.