Quotes about Growth
The proof of spiritual maturity is not how pure you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.
— Philip Yancey
We do not drift into spiritual life or disciplined prayer. We will not grow in prayer unless we plan to pray.
— DA Carson
In a strange way the spiritual life isn't "useful" or "successful." But it is meant to be fruitful. And fruitfulness comes out of brokenness.
— Henri Nouwen
Learning is experience. Everything else is just information.
— Albert Einstein
All true things must change and only that which changes remains true.
— Carl Jung
There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
— Francis de Sales
The fact that you are willing to say, 'I do not understand, and it is fine,' is the greatest understanding you could exhibit.
— Wayne Dyer
Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of the years, but by obedience to the will of God.
— Oswald Chambers
I have learned that much of my spiritual progress does not come directly from God, but through my ability to humble myself and hear Him speak through imperfect people.
— Francis Frangipane
Spiritual maturity does not mean that we will never make wrong plans. In fact, spiritual maturity often means having the courage to admit we've made the wrong plans.
— Beth Moore
Self-emptiness prepares us for spiritual fullness.
— Richard Sibbes
Afflictions are meant for our spiritual benefit; we are sometimes tempted that we may learn to pray the more.
— TB Joshua