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But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
Peter's final words in his letter weren't about doing more or trying harder—they were about growing. Growth is slow, quiet, and often invisible, but it's how God designed faith to work. You don't have to be a Bible expert today; you just need to be a little closer to Jesus than you were yesterday.
Growing in knowledge isn't about collecting facts—it's about knowing a Person. Try reading a short passage from the Gospels each day and simply noticing Jesus: how He treated people, what He valued, what moved His heart. Then ask Him to help you recognize Him at work in your ordinary routines.
Growing in grace means treating others the way God treats you. That looks like forgiving the coworker who frustrates you, being patient with your kids, or speaking kindly when you'd rather snap. It also means receiving God's kindness for your own failures instead of beating yourself up.
Don't be discouraged when growth feels slow. Like a garden, much of what God is doing in you happens underground before anyone sees it. Keep showing up, keep leaning in, and trust Him with the timing.
Dear Lord, thank You that You invite me to grow instead of demanding perfection. Help me know You more deeply today and pour out Your grace on the people around me. Amen.
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