Growing spiritually is the most beautiful and worthwhile thing we can do each moment of every day. Opening up to spiritual progress brings us into the light of divine Love; it heals, restores harmony, and brings a deep and lasting peace.
At times, though, it may feel daunting to hold on to what Christ Jesus modeled for each of us and what the Bible teaches us about our spiritual nature. At times, we may doubt, feel unsure of the truth of what we’re learning, or even deny our faith. The good news is, even during these times, God does not quit on us.
One of the best examples of this in the Bible is the story of Simon Peter and the progress he made, though haltingly, toward becoming one of the greatest disciples of that time. We can start reading about him in the book of Matthew when Jesus was gathering his twelve disciples. As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he invited two brothers who were fishing, Andrew and Peter, to follow him. He told them that he would make them “fishers of men.” And they left their nets and followed him (see Matthew 4:18–20).
