Be-Do-Have Repeat and Grow

In "Be-Do-Have" of Grace Based Doctrine I wrote about the grace-based doctrine of be-do-have and the conventional performance-based doctrine of have-do-be.

In this post, I want to bring up the reinforcing effect of doing and have-ing on the be. By doing so, we get to understand our identity better. Having strengthens our faith and gives us confidence in our 'be-ing" that was there originally. This is growth. Big accomplishments are achieved through repeated small steps.

If we do and we don't have the success of "have" then we need to check on the method and process of our do. 

• Did we have the right motive?
• Did we hear God correctly?
• Did we have the right methods,?
• And very often, did we give time for the effects to be seen.
  The seeds that germinate inside the earth, growing its roots are not seen until the stem and leaves sprout out of the earth. Being persistent and patient is a quality of maturity, especially towards people. On the other hand, we must be alert and flexible to adopt a new strategy if the situation has changed. Life has such interesting variations that make for real joy and challenge in living.