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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 Robert on October 7, 2014 at 12:36am: I need GOD to be on my side, because he is only one who is the truth way and through him there is a salvation.

Comment by Lina on August 16, 2014 at 10:40pm: I thank God for my life, for my family and for my friends. I have learnt over the years that it is the presence of the Lord in my life that sets my life straight. I used to wonder about His presence, but now I have learnt that what ever I experience in my life is a step towards my faith journey. I thank friends at AAG for their encouragement. I worry less and have learnt that in everything I should give thanks. I think in a way I can call this progress a growth in the right direction. Thank You Lord for everything!

Comment by Blessed on January 14, 2014 at 1:05am: I am glad I found Miracle grow2-3-2. I will follow this plan and I know that With God all things are possible and that I am going to grow In Jesus name.

Comment by eugenia m brown on September 2, 2013 at 7:54pm: Before starting each day-Give praise & worship to the King, express your Faith-Dear Heavenly Father-There is nothing that will happen to me and mine, that YOU & I cannot handle together.

Comment by Rev. Jimmy Aldridge on August 13, 2013 at 8:17am: 232 is a great plan to grow and get closer to God. A way to get to know Him and His will for your life.

Comment by isaac darwin mathenge on June 25, 2013 at 3:24am: know that in ALL circumstances give thanks for its the will of God in you.

Comment by Raymond L Futrell on June 8, 2013 at 7:54pm: I want to learn to have a stronger walk with the Lord

Comment by Mark on May 7, 2013 at 5:57pm: I believe god can do all things is playing lottery does that make god not except me

Comment by Holly Whitten on April 25, 2013 at 5:45pm: I have been a believer now for 26 years and I am 73 years if age. I left my abusive husband 16 months ago and I was so full of fear as I am not able at my age to find employment and I didn't know how I would be able to have my needs met. But my God is so faithful and He has been so close to me and met all of my needs. He is so good and so near and so faithful. I am coming into a whole new phase of my life and I just would like anybody who is facing a very difficult decision that our wonderful faithful God will never, ever leave you or forsake you. He is as near as your next breath and He loves you with an everlasting love that will never, ever fade away or change. Holly Whitten

Comment by Shanthi on March 4, 2013 at 6:53pm: Hi Greg,

Thank you for the message on the miracle grow 2-3-2 which will aid me to plan my devotion time from now on...

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