Spiritual formation is about God moving us, improving us, making us stronger, giving us purpose, and showing us what love looks like. When we become comfortable, we put ourselves at risk without realizing it. But Jesus models for us what it looks like to be sharpened, and it's not for position, authority, or title. We are sharpened to serve! Let's stop striving under our own efforts and begin thriving in the purpose to which our refiner has created us!

Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Samuel 17:40-49, 1 Samuel 18:3-4, 2 Samuel 12:7-9, Luke 18:22-24, John 13:4-5

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From Series: "Forged in Fire"

The discovery of iron and its uses changed the course of history. Iron ore is first mined and then purified. By adding carbon during the process, iron is transformed into steel, which is much stronger. Both purification and transformation require heat, fire. Just as iron is melted and steel is forged in fire, God walks us through a similar process of formation. Forged in Fire will reveal the spiritual formation process God is using to remove the impurities, make us stronger, and shape us according to his plans and purposes.

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