Saul called David’s attention to the natural things. David called Saul’s attention to the supernatural things [paraphrased]. - 1 Samuel 17:33-37

What we do not see are naturally bigger and more powerful than what we see. An oceanographer would tell you that the most populated part of the earth is the ocean. We don’t see this fact until we dive into the bottom of the sea. Do you know the buried part of an iceberg on water is usually hundred times bigger than the head we see above water? Ask a structural engineer and he would tell you that the foundation of a building is stronger than the whole bricks piled on it. We do not see the foundation while we usually admire the obvious building. We are often attracted by the unimportant.

You cannot afford to be too conscious of your physical development at the expense of inner growth. How much of the money you spend goes into investing in your inner person? Those things you do not see about you are what defines you. In other words, they are what determine your realities. Those people who succeed paid greater attention to what is going on inside them than what is happening around them.

Inner growth is a choice. John C. Maxwell says, “Growth is optional. You can choose to grow or fight it. But know this: people unwilling to grow will never reach their potential.” Investing attention in inner growth is a decision that can really make a difference in a person’s life. Taking a step towards inner growth would include consistently doing the following:

• Commit to healthy thinking for at least 30 minutes daily
• Regular reading of the Bible, useful magazines, dailies, books, and literatures in your career field.
• Improve the quality of your inner circle.
• Invest and attend meetings or conferences that focus on the kind of development you seek.
• Participate in social responsibility efforts (this helps you to contribute positively and it is a very vital nutrient to growing on the inside).
• Pray for divine help in your inner growth ambition.

This list may not be exhaustive, but they adequately represent a good starting point. They would not matter if you are not craving for quality inner life. No man ever feels successful by amassing only external successes. His fulfilment is in maturity, strength, and the wealth of his inner man.

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

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