My husband, Clovis, would always ask this question: “How have we grown spiritually as compared to the past year?” This question always challenges me not just to know God more, but to desire to contribute more in His kingdom. I would be challenged to think about what else could we do and what other impact we could make. How can we be better equipped to serve Him better? Also, very importantly, how can we help others to learn and grow?

The questions above are what I would ask myself each year. I do not want to only be learning in my job and learning how to be a good wife and mother. I want to be growing and learning spiritually as well.  

Are there training or equipping classes being offered at your church or a ministry? Are you prompted by the Holy Spirit to go to a Bible school or take on part-time lessons for improve your skills in ministry work? If you know that the Holy Spirit is nudging you, I would encourage you to just go for it. It would never hurt to be more equipped and trained for His work.

This is just a simple reminder to all of us that we should never be satisfied at where we are in our spiritual walk, regardless of the spiritual “height” we assumed we have attained. Let us continue to pursue God, the knowledge of His Word and His works. 

“The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
Proverbs 18:15 (NKJV)

God bless you,
Elina Er
Head (Events), The Encounter