Real Spiritual Growth - 2 Peter 3: 18

There's no neutral position at all
in the spiritual battle forward and back
that's the only two positions that exist
so Peter tells us how to keep on track

If you're going forward that's good
for then you're not going back
but if you're going in reverse
you're letting yourself go off track

Peter the apostle speaks clearly
giving an exhortation to grow
in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
Jesus Christ the saviour the one we know

Being instructed in what Jesus taught
is the source to be scripturally mature
moving on praying in Jesus name
to your heavenly father for your cure

Filled with God's Holy Spirit
fellowshipping with His own ransomed crew
continually putting sin to death
showing marks of holiness and humility to name a few

This indeed is what God requires
from His blood-bought ones
for to Him, glory will they bring
showing they are real true sons

AUTHOR NOTES: 'But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.' 2 Peter 3 v. 18(ESV)

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Date: 7/3/2020 9:56:00 PM
Nice poetry of a well-loved passage from Peter, my friend. I like the phrase, "His own ransomed crew". Trust all is well. Things here are all going well, thank the Lord.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 7/4/2020 2:35:00 AM
Hi John, Glad you liked it and pleased you are well and things are well here. Blessings, Gordon
Date: 7/2/2020 11:27:00 AM
No truer words spoken my friend Amen. Beautiful write, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 7/2/2020 11:38:00 AM
Hi Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed it and agreed with my words, keep well and safe, Blessings and hugs,Gordon
Date: 6/29/2020 12:59:00 PM
wonderful write Gordon and so true, there is only good or bad... the world seems to be clashing between the two forces right now and it's sad to see... prayer and faith are the two things helping right now... hugs and blessings!
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/29/2020 1:14:00 PM
Glad you loved it so much Sandy, so true what you're saying but thanks Jesus is on our side making victory is assured. Trust all is well with you, Blessings,Gordon
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