Grow in character :)

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; And perseverance, character; and character, hope.(Romans 5:3-4)

From the greek word, character can have a meaning "to be tested"
So character comes from being tested.

Character is formed when you pass the test of hardship through perseverance.

What is perseverance?
- patience
- making the right decission
The decission that we make will come from who we have our fellowship with.
Always come to God before we make a decission.
- discipline

Power to persevere comes from the "secret place"

The secret place is where you
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Matthew 22:37

Secret place:
- you know that God loves you
- you love God
- you are reminded where you're already successful
- you receive new revelation

God wants us to worship Him out of our own free will.
Even at home when sometimes we dont feel His presence.

When we're not excited about God is because we dont get new revelation from God. Not getting new revelation meaning we're not spending enough time in the secret place.

Hindrance to entering secret place:
- you feel like you're a hopeless hypocrite
- you doubt God
- looking for spiritual manifestation as a confirmation

Daily vitamin:
- I am God's favorite
- I love God with all my heart
- I am succesful in life because I am a lover of God

Filipi 3:8
The joy of apostle Paul.
He knows how valuable God is compared to all his accomplishment and he considers all as rubbish.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
God loves you!!! :D