May 10th, 2026
By: Josh Sims
Pursue. Measure. Grow.
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise.” — Ephesians 5:15
“Not that I have already obtained all this… but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” — Philippians 3:12
There are two truths that shape growth in every area of life:
You cannot grow what you do not measure.
You will not possess what you do not pursue.
So many believers desire spiritual maturity, stronger relationships, deeper worship, greater leadership, or more impact for the Kingdom—but desire alone does not produce transformation. Growth requires attention. Possession requires pursuit.
Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to intentionality. He told Joshua to meditate on the Law day and night. Jesus told His disciples to “watch and pray.” Paul examined his life like an athlete training for a race. None of these are passive images.
Healthy things are observed, cultivated, and pursued.
If we never examine our prayer life, how will we know if we are growing in intimacy with God? If we never evaluate our character, how will we recognize compromise? If we never track our obedience, generosity, discipline, or worship, we may mistake activity for maturity.
Measurement is not about legalism—it is about stewardship.
What gets measured gets attention and what gets attention grows.
But growth alone is not enough. There are promises, callings, gifts, and spiritual territory God desires us to walk in that we will never experience casually. Israel had a promised land, but they still had to step into it. David was anointed king long before he sat on the throne. The disciples were called, but they still had to leave their nets and follow Jesus.
Many people pray for what they are unwilling to pursue.
Faith is not passive agreement; faith moves. It seeks. It presses forward even when the outcome is not immediate.
God often partners with pursuit.
The team that pursues excellence will grow in unity. The believer who pursues holiness will grow in sensitivity to the Spirit. The leader who pursues wisdom will become trustworthy with influence.
You will not accidentally drift into purpose. You will not unintentionally become spiritually mature.
You must pursue what God has placed before you.
Small, faithful steps become spiritual momentum.
Measure what matters, pursue what God has promised, and trust Him for the growth that follows.
Pursue. Measure. Grow.
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise.” — Ephesians 5:15
“Not that I have already obtained all this… but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” — Philippians 3:12
There are two truths that shape growth in every area of life:
You cannot grow what you do not measure.
You will not possess what you do not pursue.
So many believers desire spiritual maturity, stronger relationships, deeper worship, greater leadership, or more impact for the Kingdom—but desire alone does not produce transformation. Growth requires attention. Possession requires pursuit.
Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to intentionality. He told Joshua to meditate on the Law day and night. Jesus told His disciples to “watch and pray.” Paul examined his life like an athlete training for a race. None of these are passive images.
Healthy things are observed, cultivated, and pursued.
If we never examine our prayer life, how will we know if we are growing in intimacy with God? If we never evaluate our character, how will we recognize compromise? If we never track our obedience, generosity, discipline, or worship, we may mistake activity for maturity.
Measurement is not about legalism—it is about stewardship.
What gets measured gets attention and what gets attention grows.
But growth alone is not enough. There are promises, callings, gifts, and spiritual territory God desires us to walk in that we will never experience casually. Israel had a promised land, but they still had to step into it. David was anointed king long before he sat on the throne. The disciples were called, but they still had to leave their nets and follow Jesus.
Many people pray for what they are unwilling to pursue.
Faith is not passive agreement; faith moves. It seeks. It presses forward even when the outcome is not immediate.
God often partners with pursuit.
The team that pursues excellence will grow in unity. The believer who pursues holiness will grow in sensitivity to the Spirit. The leader who pursues wisdom will become trustworthy with influence.
You will not accidentally drift into purpose. You will not unintentionally become spiritually mature.
You must pursue what God has placed before you.
Small, faithful steps become spiritual momentum.
Measure what matters, pursue what God has promised, and trust Him for the growth that follows.
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