Stuck in Stage 1? You’re Not Lost—You’re Being Prepared
Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion…”
John 20:27–29 — Jesus meets Thomas in his doubt and says, “You have seen, now you believe. Blessed are those who have not seen yet believe.”
Romans 14:1 — “Accept the one whose faith is weak…”
Hebrews 5:12–14 — “Though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths…”
2 Peter 3:18 — “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord…”
Isaiah 40:31 — “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength…”
Many believers feel “stuck” in early spiritual growth—not because they’re failing, but because awakening is messy. Stage 1 is marked by questions, instability, and emotional swings—but it’s also sacred ground. God isn’t rushing you; He’s rooting you. Spiritual maturity isn’t about speed—it’s about surrender. Don’t despise your season of confusion. In it, He’s replacing fear with faith, noise with discernment, and performance with trust. Keep pressing in. Your breakthrough isn’t behind you—it’s ahead.
lyrics by Zeb of Virginia Beach
from his song “(Lord Help Me Live) The Righteous Life”
temptations knockin but i locked the door
how long? how long can i fight this war?
i stumble i tumble i rise again
this road is rocky but i’ll reach the end
Lord help me live this righteous life
pierce through my darkness with your Holy light
I’m slippin and slidin but I’m holding tight
Lord help me live this righteous life
a mustard seed of faith can move the mountain
but the dead seeds pile up near the fountain
narrow door it beckons but its out of reach
every step i take feels like a breech
from his song “Your Redemptive Love”
oh Lord I struggled and I fought
I fought with all my might
to hold on to my darkness
and eschew your Holy light
for such was the inner nature of
this stubborn man so tough
but then you overwhelmed my rebellious heart
with your redemptive love
I have been redeemed in You.
from a life of death and lies now I’m living true
oh the wonderous miracles you do
I have been redeemed dear Jesus dear Lord
I am a brand new creature in you in you
I knew you not but you knew me
much deeper in my soul
thank you Lord you grabbed the steering wheel
and took absolute control
now a happy man am I
more than I ever dreamt of
for you commandeered my rebellious heart
with your redemptive love
Lord, thank You that my doubts don’t disqualify me—they draw me closer. Meet me in my mess. Build Your truth deep in me. Amen.
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