One problem that I have had with “Christianity” is its complexity. Nothing seemed simple. We have this really huge book which is really difficult to read even within one year. If you do make it within a year, then it’s even harder to glean from it (however, I do recommend a one year plan from time to time).

But back in March, I found something. It was something that I had missed several times. It was a “God’s plan for you” list. It is generic but as I began to study this order, I found it consistant with EVERYTHING else in the Bible.

It stems from 2 Peter 1:6-7. God has a plan to develop you. So if you question what is going on in your life, well, here it is. The foundation is faith, but I believe that most Christians have the wrong idea of faith. It seems that many Christians are buying into this “leave your brains at the door” attitude. I have expounded on this on other articles.

But faith challenges us to believe with your heart, not just your head, one issue. God is omnipresent. This is good to hear when we are going through a crises. But this is not so good of news as we disobey God. As we begin to move “faith in God” from a head knowledge to a heart knowledge, one thing must change. Our behavior. If my behavior is not being changed, then I challenge my faith.

2 Peter 1 tells us that we are to add our knowledge of God to our moral excellence. After we have knowledge of God, then we become more in self-control, patient, and build a better character, and becoming more loving. But many Christians today want to skip being morally excellent and skip straight to knowing God or becoming more loving.

Take a look at the list of 2 Peter 1:6-7. Let’s talk about what God is doing in your life to grow you.