What does maturity mean to you? Are there any scriptures or passages that come to mind?
To me the word maturity means an increase and growth in one’s relationship with God. As one matures one grows in the knowledge of Christ, and this growth is born out of a relationship with God. The bible verse that comes to mind is Phillippian 3:8-10.
Reflect on your walk with God up to now, What factors would you consider most important in your growth process?
Studying the word, prayer, and fellowship are key factors. Being consistent in this is very. Important. Inconsistency in these can be very harmful. I realized when I was inconsistent, and I noticed the effect of inconsistency on my growth. Consistency in walking with God has to come from a place of a determined heart. Knowing that walking with God is a lifetime commitment, I have to be determined to stay consistent. I have realized the word of God is the primary medium of knowing God then next is prayer. There is no shortcut in knowing God apart from studying the word, prayer and being in fellowship with believers.
What were your initial struggles when you gave your life to Christ and how were you able to overcome them?
I struggled with dissociating from friends I grew up with. When I got saved, my life changed. It was quite difficult being friends with those who I knew before Christ. As I continued growing in Christ, I realized that letting go of wrong association was important for longevity and maturity. Those friends had to go. I understood that the group you associate with will make or break your walk with God. This knowledge helped me greatly in overcoming the struggle of ending friendships that were not profitable in my Christian growth.
One fun fact about yourself?
I am a space junkie. I took an astronomy class in my sophomore year although I wasn’t a science or engineering major.