We All Have Room to Go Deeper — Deeper Still Ministries

We are approaching the end of 2025’s first quarter. Wow, how is it going? Is it the same old, same old, or can you give evidence of personal growth through the powerful presence of God in 2025?

I have been known to respond when asked, “How’s life?” with a flavorless “It’s the same old same old.” Pause for a moment and think about my answer. Do you think I meant this, or was this a handy answer?

When searching for the phrase "same old, same old," I found it to be an expression that describes an unchanging, boring, or tedious situation or behavior. The truth of this reply is, “I was hoping for something different, but all I got was more of the same old thing.”

Do you hope for something different, but all you get is the same old thing?

Personal Growth is seen through a new exercise regimen, a healthier diet, or joining a Book Club. All are good things. They bring growth physically, emotionally, and mentally by requiring a fresh perspective on the old, accompanied by a firm mindset for the new.

However, as children of the King, we must understand the Originator of our motivation and inspiration. We should strive to be filled with a purpose and focus that aligns with God’s desires for His children. Our position is significant for personal growth in terms of influence and impact within the Kingdom. This transformation comes exclusively from spending time in the Word.

Spending daily time in the Word of God produces enduring growth rather than temporary change. The growth we experience from engaging with the Word is reflected in our choices, conversations, and responses to unwanted, unexpected, and unknown situations.

It was late in my life as a follower of Jesus Christ that I began to delve deeper into the Word of God, beyond devotionals. In college, I completed a Bible study on the book of Esther. I humbly admit that this was the first book of the Bible I read in its entirety.

We all have room to grow even deeper—deep in our time commitment, the quality of time spent, and in our reading of the Word, as we transition into studying the Word.

Personal Growth in temporal endeavors leaves us wanting, since we are not made for this world. We are spiritual, eternal beings. What growth are you investing in that will continue to the heavenly realms long after we are gone?

Personal Inventory:

How much time do you spend reading the Word?
How much time do you spend getting to know God better?
How much time do you spend engaged with temporal disciplines over eternal?

We all have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. How much of that time is God’s?

There is always room to move forward to grow deeper. There is room for obedience. There is room for surrender with a hearty, humble, “Yes, Lord!”. There is room for more time spent in His company. There is room for depth of meaning in what we read and study—more whole foods in the Word and less fast food from the Word.

When I was first introduced to Psalm 119, it marked a growth spurt for my journey to love the Lord my God with all my heart, soul, and strength. As the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119 centers entirely on the influence of God’s Word on our lives.

Your daily engagement with the Word shines brightly in a world searching for hope. Your holy actions during tough times will far outweigh any complaints or arguments as image-bearers. Embrace every moment in the Word, drawing closer to the One who walks with you through life’s unwanted, unexpected, and unknown situations.

Please consider reading Psalm 119 multiple times this week. Will you think about picking up the Psalm 119 Study Guide from Deeper Still’s shop next month? Will you focus on the Word of God over any other resource this year?

We have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. How much time is God getting? Until next month, pause to calmly think about your investment in the Word of God. Selah.