Called to transformation
Reflection time
Option 1 - Letters to the early churches
Spend some time reflecting on these passages.
Reflection questions
What attitudes and characteristics do Peter and Paul pray for the believers that he is writing to?
Where do they come from (Colossians 1:9)?
What do they result in (Colossians 1:10-11)?
Am I experiencing the “joyful thanks” that Paul speaks about (Colossians 1:12)?
What is the evidence of godly growth in knowledge and insight (Philippians 1:9) and the end point of growth (2 Peter 1:5-7)?
How much of my growth in maturity is evidenced by love?
Option 2 - Psalm 1
Spend some time reflecting on this passage and the picture..
Questions for reflection
What does this Psalm say to me about growth and transformation?
Does this picture of a tree speak to me about my own journey of growth and transformation?
How much does a tree “work” at producing fruit and growth?
What is the most important thing for the tree’s growth?
What things in my life are helping me to grow?
How do I experience the streams of living water?
Action time
What practical steps would you like to take to grow in Christlikeness?
Central practices
Meeting in a large group - What is my commitment to attending church? Do I want to make any changes?
Meeting in a small group - What is my involvement in a. small group and one to one? Do I want to make any changes?
Additional practices to consider
Are there any areas for growth that I would like to focus on?
Either putting off - eg fear, pride, gossip, lust (such as use of pornography), envy
Or putting on - eg courage, generosity, joy, patience, peace, trust
Are there any other practices I would like to explore to help me to grow in Christlikeness either generally or in a specific area?
For example, reading Christian books or listening to podcasts, taking more time to deepen relationships such as a church weekend away, joining or forming a book group with a few other Christians, meeting with a Christian friend on a regular basis in a relationship that includes support, vulnerability and accountability, or exploring the possibility of communal living with other believers.
Note down the practical steps you are planning to take.