This week on The Journey, we explored how we often limit spiritual growth to traditional disciplines like morning quiet times and Bible study, when God actually uses every circumstance—especially marriage, parenting, and daily responsibilities—as vehicles for our sanctification. Drawing a little bit from Gary Thomas’s book Sacred Marriage, we examined how the messiness and sacrifice of everyday life can be just as spiritually formative as structured devotional time, challenging us to recognize God’s work in all contexts and seasons.
Takeaways:
* Spiritual growth happens in context, not just in quiet times. Whether you’re single, married, or parenting, God meets you where you are. The key is recognizing that rocking a baby at 3 AM or serving your family breakfast can be just as sanctifying as an hour of Bible reading.
* Marriage and family are designed for holiness, not just happiness. These relationships force us to deny ourselves, confront our selfishness, and grow in ways that solitary spiritual disciplines cannot. The interruptions and demands aren’t obstacles to spiritual growth—they are the path.
* Perspective matters more than perfection. Rather than feeling guilty about what we can’t do spiritually, we should prayerfully consider what level of sacrifice allows us to “live well in this season” while remaining open to God’s work in every moment of our day.
