On 4/18, I posted a question that was asked of me. The question: What's holding you back? My close friend inquired due to being concerned about my spiritual growth. I didn't get much response then (okay, no response), so I thought I would ask again.
What's holding you back? Is it poor choices you make? Is it social injustice? Is it something else? What about future generations? Is there a connection between this discussion and how at times we slow our kids down so that others can catch up?
Have you seen this? This, of course, is physical. How much more important is the question when we consider spirituality? Do I slow down so that others can catch up?
What are your thoughts?
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Wow, Crowm(?). Okay, now I get it.
What a story. This is such a thought provoking post. For example, should one spouse quit growing in Christ, to let the other, or in hopes that the other will catch up? Yes, I know of one case of that. And I don't think it turned out well. I think maybe the one spouse drifted back and they became close, back where the other spouse was.
Surely when one is close to Christ, the oneness can be seen in the other coming and joining them, and in Christ's presence growing and being close to Christ and in that to each other in Christ.
Thanks for sharing that, Mike. Good to remember and think on.
A loaded question for me, maybe. I feel that some tradition is holding me back. I feel like it's other people, but I am not bitter. God continues to challenge me and stretch me.
Wow, this is a tough question. So, what is holding me back? I suppose the big thing is sin. There is too much of me and not enough of Christ. I surrender too little. I feel the Lord is moving and look forward to the days ahead.
What I once was I am not now. What I am now I will not be in the days to come.
Crow,
Wow.
Wonderful thoughts.
Great questions.
I enjoyed this post.
Hope you have a blessed week.
Ted,
The stress and frustration between a couple at different stages in their spiritual walk is brutal. Even though a married couples worship at different churches and in different ways, I wonder how much stress it causes for all involved (especially the future generations).
Blessings,
Mike
Cheryl,
Don't you think its hard to move past tradition into real relationship? Even though I can think of some good traditions, when they become more important than God, uh-oh.
PTL for no bitterness.
Blessings,
Mike
Hey Mike!
I'm with ya! Sin is holding me back as well. That's really the case for all of us, isn't it? Having John 3:30 as our "life verse" is not something that comes natural.
"What I once was I am not now. What I am now I will not be in the days to come."
I love that!
Thanks Mike!
Blessings to you as well Kinney! Thanks for the kind words.
Mike
I like what Mike said to. I also think comfort is holding me back. I am way too comfortable.
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