To Watch: 3 Tips on Developing Godly Character by Chrystal Evans Hurst
Your spiritual life is like a seed. So if you want it to grow you have to intentionally nurture it.
In this video, Chrystal Evans Hurst shares 3 practical ways you can do just that. As you watch you will be equipped to actively participate in your spiritual growth and grow in Christ.
Humourous and enlightening, you will learn how to get rid of bad habits and develop a godly character in this video.
So tune in and be blessed.
To Listen: How To Cultivate Character Whilst Waiting for God by Dave Jenkins (Servants of Grace Podcast)
Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I cultivate godly character while waiting on the Lord?”
Dave Jenkins offers answers to that very question in this episode of the Servants of Grace Podcast. Turning to the Bible and drawing from Scripture, Dave gives advice that will help you navigate uncomfortable circumstances, disappointments and rejection as you wait on the Lord and develop your character.
Be encouraged as you listen.
https://servantsofgrace.org/cultivating-godly-character-while-waiting-on-the-lord/
To Read: Character Matters by Christine Caine
In a world that applauds talent, gifts and achievements it can be easy (and tempting) to neglect developing your character and just pursue accomplishments. But as a Christian, your goal is to become more like Jesus Christ every day, and that involves character growth.
In this blog, speaker and founder of anti-trafficking organisation, A21, Christine Caine teaches us the importance of developing a godly character. Not only is this an important part of your salvation but in doing so, you will be better equipped to help the world.
Read this and learn more about how why character truly matters.
https://hillsong.com/collected/ja/blog/2012/03/character-matters/#.YaffUZpBzIU
To Do: Be Patient
It can be easy to become discouraged and frustrated as you seek to become more like Christ and less like yourself, especially when you feel that you keep making mistakes. But you must remember that changing is a long process that will only be completed on the Day Jesus returns. (Philippians 1:6)
It takes time to develop an ungodly character. Likewise, it takes time to develop a godly character. Therefore, you must be patient during the process.
Focus on the small victories, the little changes and thank God for them. Also trust Him to complete the good work that He has begun in you because it will be completed, if you continue steadfastly and patiently in faith.
Bible Verse: Hebrews 5:8 (ESV)
…though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered
God desires you to be obedient to Him and it is often through your most unpleasant situations that you will learn to develop such a character. Through the death of your pride and self-assurance, through enduring rejection and discomfort, you can learn to surrender your will for God’s will. You can learn to desire to please Him more than other people or yourself.
Just as Jesus did, you too can learn obedience through the things you suffer.
So as you go through trying situations, may you remember this verse and take your situation as an opportunity to grow as a Christian and grow closer to God.
