Our bodies are composed of four distinct parts—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Of the following four, can you guess which is the most underdeveloped component …?
A. Physical, B. Mental, C. Emotional, D. Spiritual.
If you guessed D. Spiritual Development you are correct.
One reason some people may have a problem with growing spiritually mature is they hear “Spiritual” and mistake it for being religious. And goodness knows, no one wants to be labeled a religious fanatic.
But, spirituality is not a religion! It is a process of caring enough about ourselves to cultivate a sense of peace and purpose in our souls.
Evidence that our spiritual base may be suffering can be determined by our minute-to-minute manic activity levels. Could our lack of spiritual strength be the reason we act out and avoid taking the first step? It takes a healthy sense of Spiritual infilling to Step out and —
- Admit
- Believe
- Decide
- Search within
- Disclose
- Stand Ready
- Be Humble
- Willingly
- Make amends
- Know right from wrong
- Pray and meditate
- Practice what I preach
Be like newborn babies who are thirsty for the pure spiritual milk that will help you grow and be saved
(1 Peter 2:2 CEV).
