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"Miraculous" Growth in Three Easy Steps
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.
Assignment:
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!
Greg
TheNET Coordinator
NOTE: The 2-3-2 plan idea is from Pastor Steve Holt, Mountain Springs Church, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
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Started by keith. Last reply by Pastor Fred Mwanje Mar 31. 1 Reply 1 Like
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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
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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
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Comment by keith on April 2, 2013 at 7:12pm -
Do it!
(J.R. Miller)
"Whatever He says to you--do it!" John 2:5
How can we know what Jesus says? We cannot hear His voice as the servants at the wedding heard it.
He speaks now to us in His Word, and the reverent heart may always hear what He says as the sacred pages are prayerfully pondered.
He speaks in the conscience that is kept tender by loyal obeying.
He speaks in the providence which brings the present duty to our hand.
There never is any real uncertainty as to what He says, if we are truly intent on knowing His will.
"Whatever He says to you--do it!!" It is the doing which is important. We should never ask questions nor makesuggestions, when Jesus has spoken--the one thing for us is obedience. We should never ask what theconsequences may be, or what it may cost us--we are simply to obey. Jesus knows why He wants us to do the thing--and that should be reason enough for us.
"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." John 14:15
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Comment by keith on March 27, 2013 at 6:50pm
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What are you doing with your time?
(J.R. Miller)
"Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise--making the most of the time" Ephesians 5:15-16
Our days, as God gives them to us--are like beautiful summer fields.
The hours are like trees with their rich fruit, or vines with their blossoms of purple clusters.
The minutes are like blooming flowers, or stalks of wheat with their golden grains.
Oh the endless, blessed possibilities of our days and hours and minutes--as they come to us from God's hands!
But what did you do with yesterday? How does the little acre of that one day look to you now?
What are you doing with your time? Every moment God gives you, has in it a possibility of beauty or usefulness--as well as something to be accounted for.
Are you using your time for God?
"Show me, O Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life!" Psalm 39:4
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Comment by Shanthi on March 4, 2013 at 6:53pm
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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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Comment by Mary Frances Fogg on February 21, 2013 at 6:49am -
Good Morning, I have read over the Miracle Grow 232 plan and I would like to grow more in my spirtiual growth with my Lord. I will be trying this Miracle Growth plan and follow these steps. I will let you know from time to time how am doing with this. Thanks a lot for this information. Be BLESS.
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Comment by amos sherman on September 29, 2012 at 10:46pm -
go near to the lord almighty and he will come to you and that will make him to love you very much
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Comment by Khrissy on August 28, 2012 at 10:54pm
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Thank you for sharing this plan, I am going to try it. I want to grow closer to the Lord and be the godly woman he wants me to be. That is one of my goals--I used to have many "worldly" goals, but being more like Christ is now my top goal and priority. I will post again once I start the 2-3-2 plan.
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Comment by cathleen stewart on August 6, 2012 at 12:55pm
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DEAR LORD.. THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME TO REMEMBER THAT THE NEEDS OF OTHERS OUT-WEIGH MY OWN...
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Comment by ALCEDES JONES on July 4, 2012 at 5:50pm -
A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise to fill my hunger. I open my heart to You and ask that You draw me by Your Spirit. Teach me to walk in Your ways of righteousness that I may honor and serve You all the days of my life. I bless Your name today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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