Consider your life. Are there situations you now handle well that would have previously made you feel fearful and anxious? Today, in our Daily Devotional for May 23, let’s reflect on how God wants you to grow through experience and reliance on Him.
Daily Devotional for May 23
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” – 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)
God Wants You to Grow
As you walk with God, He strengthens you through your experiences, hardening you to difficulties that once seemed overwhelming.
Think about it: situations that previously caused you fear and anxiety are now manageable because of the growth you’ve experienced in your faith journey. This transformation is evidence that God wants you to grow.
It’s important to remember that the challenges bothering you right now will not affect you the same way in the future.
Often, we struggle when facing new situations for the first time. But those struggles diminish as we gain experience and learn to lean on God. You grow stronger and more resilient by pressing through your feelings and circumstances.
Growing in Holiness
God desires for you to grow in strength and holiness. He wants your life to reflect His glorious works.
This growth requires attention and intentionality. How is your life reflecting God’s glory today? Are you allowing Him to shape you through your experiences and challenges?
When you face difficulties, it’s an opportunity to trust God more deeply. He uses these moments to refine you and help you grow. By leaning on Him, you can navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and peace, knowing He is with you every step of the way.
Reflecting God’s Glory
Your growth in faith and holiness is a testimony to others of God’s power and love. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
As you handle life’s challenges with grace and faith, you reflect God’s glory to those around you. This reflection is not just about enduring hardships but about showing the world the transformative power of God’s presence in your life.
God wants you to grow so your life becomes a beacon of His love and grace. This growth is a continuous journey, where each experience, whether joyful or challenging, shapes you into the person God intends you to be.
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Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and the strength You provide through every experience. Help us to recognize the growth You desire in our lives and to embrace the challenges as opportunities to lean on You more. Teach us to reflect Your glory in all we do, and may our lives be a testament to Your grace and love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
To You
Reflect on how God has strengthened you through past challenges. How can you trust Him more deeply with your current difficulties?
Today, remember that God wants you to grow. Embrace the journey, lean on Him, and reflect His glory in all you do. Amen.
