31/12/2024
When we talk about growth, progress or success, the first thing that comes to an adult's mind is wealth, finances or a vibrant career. Sadly, the primary indicator of growth or progress in this world could be the amount of money that a person deposited in his bank account.
But life doesn't only revolve around money or in every physical detail such as what we eat. Man doesn't live by bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. God's word is holistic because when a person lives in it by faith, real and not superficial growth or progress is guaranteed. The following are some common indicators of a real growth or progress of a man's life based on the principles of the Bible.
1. Elimination of bad habits, and cultivation of new good ones
2. Debt free
3. Good health
4. Good relationship with others
5. Contentment (but not with mediocrity)
6. Commitment to excellence
7. Joy and peace
8. Kindness
9. Faithfulness
10. Love (contrary to pride, arrogance and greed) and wisdom
The list goes on. But the point is when a person's character, values, and mindset have improved, many of the essential things or those dearly valued by this world will just follow such as financial freedom, good health, peace, joy and happiness, knowledge, wisdom, etc. What you see from a person and his prevailing way of life is just the effect of the level of his growth or progress within. It's not being judgmental, but that's the truth, a sad truth maybe for others. But there is hope.
The reason God is allowing you to live in 2025 is because He wants to see you grow more from within for His glory. Go, seize that chance!
A prosperous New Year to all. 🎉🏆🙏