Hey Neighbour! We’re back again, and this week we’re diving into a really important subject: personal development, and becoming the best version of ourselves that God has called us to be. But here’s the thing, what if we’ve misunderstood something along the way? Somehow, we’ve come to believe that we need to go and become the best version of ourselves to make God proud by being excellent stewards of what He has given us and called us to. But the key word here is “go.” And if you imagine embarking on a journey toward some kind of destination, then sister-girl, we need to talk. I’m going to share with you why thinking of the best version of you that God has called you to be as somewhere else you must embark on a journey to is actually not the right way to think about it. We’ll talk about how Jesus is the ultimate destination, and in Him is everything, including the best version of you that He has called you to be. I’m so excited to share this with you, and I pray that it blesses, inspires, and encourages you. But most importantly, I pray it helps you see why it’s so important to keep Jesus as your focus. ✨❤️ Key Takeaways Girl, you’ve already found what you were looking for. Praise the Lord!! 🙌 The day you received Jesus, you arrived at the ultimate destination; there’s nothing more to reach for outside of Him; everything is all IN HIM. Everything you could ever need is already in Christ. Personal growth isn’t a trophy you bring back to God; it happens from within Him, by focusing on Him, obeying Him and hearkening to His Word - It’s a movement from Glory to Glory in Him! The focus shifts from “me” to “Him.” Ma’am, we are one with Christ! ❤️ Striving to build a separate “best version of self” misses the point, even when it is from a pure heart of wanting to make God proud. Growth is a byproduct of focusing on Jesus and obeying Him. Growth is continuous, not a finish line. Moving “from Glory to Glory” means constantly developing within Christ, and something about God is that HE is a God of abundance; His Glory is so abundant, and we are ever-growing in Him. And so the best version of ourselves is not a single destination….It is the version of us that is forever in His Presence, hearkening to His Word and moving from Glory to Glory! Abiding in Christ is what makes growth possible. It’s all about Jesus, always has been, always will be.✨ Scriptures Referenced John 1 : 16 – “And of his fullness have we all received, and grace for grace.” Acts 17 : 28 – “For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.” John 15 : 5 – “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” Join the Glory to Glory in Christ Newletter🩷 : https://substack.com/@makanakadonna Connect with me on Substack 💌 : https://substack.com/@makanakadonna Related Episodes Episode 4: Small Bursts of 100% | Biblical Principles in practice: Being Faithful with little to be Faithful with Much Episode 3: Being Faithful with Little: The Principle That Unlocks Real Progress Keywords: Christian personal development, Glory to Glory, being faithful with little, Christian productivity, Holy Spirit guidance, excellence in Christianity, Christian goal setting, Faith, Christian women podcast, growing in Christ, spiritual Growth, Christian motivation, doing the Word of God, Entrepreneurship, Christian women in Business, God-led Business, Faith-fuelled. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit makanakadonna.substack.com
