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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.
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 Dianne on May 12, 2009 at 7:31am
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Hello everyone it's a pleasure being here ...I pray that God bless all of you....Right now I'm study the 2-3-2 plan and really enjoying it I also need some prayer from my brother and sister here because some time when i plan on going to do so i end up turning to do some thing elce and i know that is temptation i really need to focus more when that is happening so can u please help me with by praying for me... I love all of u here lets us worship our Lord in love ...Thanks have a bless day all...Dios te bendiga..
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Comment by Willie Boston on May 7, 2009 at 3:30pm
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Don't Worry Don't Stress No That Jesus is The Best and Threw Him God Will Bless & Bless & Bless Just Keep The Now Faith Because yesturdays is Gone .
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Comment by AAG Netguy on May 7, 2009 at 12:03pm
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Wonderful! So glad you guys are enjoying the group and the plan! Keep growing in Jesus!
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Comment by Stephen S. Smoger on May 7, 2009 at 8:56am
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You're 2-3-2 Plan is what my spirit needs and Craves - Thank you for the information. Keep up the good work - Praise GOD
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Comment by Xavier Jude on May 7, 2009 at 8:46am
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Thanks for joining me as a member in your group.
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Comment by Gabriel on April 16, 2009 at 7:00am
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Good day. I went through the manual this morning. Truly speaking I am blessed. I am trusting God to apply the 2-3-2 plan. I believe God want me to add this to my devotion to improve the existing relationship I am building with God.
I want to comment to all that it is only action backed with discipline that see us through as we reflect Him that has called us out of darkness into His marvellous Light.
Gabriel.
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Greetings to everyone from Nigeria. It is a privilege to be in this group. I am trusting God to apply what I have read and will get back to you all to share my testimonies. I will keep in touch soonest.
Gabriel.
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Comment by Sheila Kaye Steiner on April 14, 2009 at 7:29pm
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I'm going to see what the Lord leads me to through 232, and then I'll be back to share what I've learnt. I even printed my mom off a copy of the Miracle Grow Plan. I'll let you know.
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Just found Miracle Grow this morning and thought yeah this sounds like a plan that i can truely benefit from to be loyal, and serven my God.
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Comment by Rori on April 12, 2009 at 5:17am
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Dear sister DeeDee...Happy Easter. as I read your entry below, God reminded me of something, something I MUST remember in my own journey also. He tells me that as I pray for things like patience and faith, I am not alone, these are gifts of the Spirit and God will put situations in my life to develop these gifts in my own spirit. Thanks you for being HERE
God Bless
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