I had my piano lesson yesterday. Just as I was acquiring some skill in the piece assigned, she gave me a ‘star’ and nudged me forward. I would never proceed by simply rehearsing the same piece of music over and over again. Just as physical growth takes a deliberate effort, spiritual and emotional growth require pushing ourselves as well. The Apostle Paul encourages us, “Be no longer children, but grow up in Christ” (Ephesians 4:14-15). What are you doing to grow up spiritually, emotionally and relationally? Are you reading Scripture consistently? Do you read good material that will help you grow? As they say, ‘If you’re not growing, you’re dying.’ Something to think about.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.