Philippians 2:12-13 tells us, “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

We must be intentionally and actively engaged in the spiritual growth process. Becoming more like Jesus doesn’t happen by accident! While God is ultimately responsible for transforming us, we are called to be active participants in that process together with Him. When we make ourselves available to God, we can expect to become more passionately devoted to Christ and His will for our lives.

As we become more intentional in becoming like Jesus, we go from:

• Self-reliant to fully surrendered to Christ
• Complacent and apathetic to self-disciplined
• Self-focused to available for God to work in and use

If your next step is to grow in intentionality, you might consider these key practices:

• Identify as a disciple above all else and prioritize your spiritual life first
• Identify one spiritual habit and consistently pursue it
• Consistently attend a Sunday gathering
• Commit to a Bible study or community group

Consider taking some time to develop an Identity Priority Action Plan with your family, a friend, or your community group.

Some other helpful resources:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• The Power to Change by Craig Groeschel