Growing as a Christian takes personal effort

There are so many people who can’t 

seem to grow in their home church.

And truth be told, a lot of churches stop growing—so naturally, the people in them do too.

But when you stop growing, you start slipping away.

Here’s the truth: your growth was never meant to depend solely on your church.

The Bible says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, KJV)

Your pastor and your church are meant to help you grow, but they aren’t supposed to be your only source. Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights aren’t enough to sustain your spiritual life. That’s why so many people become churchgoers rather than true followers of Christ—because growth takes personal effort.

You have to make Jesus your priority—above everything else. He must come first before anything and anyone.

So start seeking Him daily:

• Pray when you wake up.

• Pray throughout your day.

• Pray before you go to bed.

And don’t forget to study your Bible on your own.

Remember, there are false teachers out there. If you’re not rooted in God’s Word, you won’t be able to tell when something is being preached from the flesh instead of from the truth.

Spiritual growth isn’t about church attendance—it’s about personal relationship.

It’s about letting Jesus lead you, teach you, and transform you from the inside out.