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Growth: When Shallow Fades and Roots Matter

‍Intro

Let’s keep it 100—

Everybody wanna go higher, but few wanna grow deeper in the Word.

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We’re in a scroll-fast, pray-later, “God got me but I ain’t got time for Him” type of culture.

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People want the blessings, the platform, the breakthrough…

But don’t wanna stay planted long enough to produce fruit.

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Spiritual growth ain’t a sprint—it’s a root-building process.

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Let’s talk about what it really takes to grow in God—for real.

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1: Surface Faith Won’t Survive the Storm

You can shout in church and still be shallow.

The real test? When life hits—and you don’t fall apart.

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Matthew 13:6 says:

“But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.”

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That means:

• If you’re not rooted in God’s Word, pressure will pull you up.

• Shouting is easy—staying planted is work.

• Growth that lasts doesn’t happen in comfort—it’s forged in storms.

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Deep roots don’t panic—they hold.

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2: Time With God Grows You—Not Just Church Attendance

Church service is fuel, but weekdays faith is the journey.

You can’t grow off borrowed oil—you need a daily drip from the Source.

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John 15:4 says:

“Abide in Me, and I in you… as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine.”

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That means:

• God ain’t interested in weekend visits—He wants residency.

• Your strength flows from your connection—not your performance.

• You grow in stillness, not just in noise.

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You can’t microwave maturity.

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3: Correction Is Part of Growth—Not Rejection

Let’s be real—nobody likes being checked.

But if you’re never challenged, you’ll stay spiritually childish.

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Hebrews 12:11 says:

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time… but later it produces a harvest of righteousness…”

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That means:

• God’s correction isn’t to shame you—it’s to shape you.

• Growth hurts sometimes—but it heals right.

• If you only want comfort, you’ll miss your calling.

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Pruning isn’t punishment. It’s preparation.

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Conclusion

Spiritual growth ain’t glamorous—but it’s godly.

It takes surrender. Stillness. Obedience when nobody’s watching.

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Don’t chase elevation and skip preparation.

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Let God grow you deep in His Character—so He can grow you strong.

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Call to Action (CTA)

This week, ask yourself:

Where am I planted? What am I feeding my spirit?

Don’t just do things for God—spend time with Him.

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Start your day with the Word.

Let prayer be your pattern, not your panic button.

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What to Hold Onto

You don’t need hype to grow—you need habits.

You don’t need spotlight—you need secret place strength.

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Growth ain’t always seen—but it’s always happening when you’re faithful.

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Stay planted. Stay pruned. Stay fit in what Matters.

Because shallow won’t stand—but roots will rise.

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