One of the current learning projects in our home involves growing some plants on our deck and in the living room. Ben and Daniel planted and are nurturing beans and peas. If you've ever watched a bean plant grow you may know that they emerge from the ground often with leaves already unfurling.
    Daniel's plant was doing just that when he first discovered the growth. Since his mother had carefully instructed him to cover the seed, Daniel thought his watering had uncovered something that should be covered. He was caught tucking the leaves back into the ground!
   In numerous places, the Word of God teaches that we are to grow spiritually. Satan attempts to keep us from growing as we should. Sometimes others around us attempt to stunt our growth. They may try to tuck our "leaves" of growth back under the soil.
   St. Peter wrote, "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (verse 18a). Our growth takes personal effort and commitment.
   How's your spiritual growth? Nurturing your spiritual growth means you need to plan to read the Word, pray, attend church, and fellowship with other believers. If you want to mature spiritually, grow towards the Son. In so doing you will become more like Jesus!

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