Becoming fully mature in Christ is a lifelong process full of mystery and under the sovereignty of God but it does not have to be shrouded in vagueness. We can describe signs of maturity. Two of those are gratitude and joy which is shown in how we enjoy life. This is not simple but nonetheless we can dive into the topic and unearth the treasures that await us.

P is for Party & Power. Growing in Christlikeness means enjoying life. Celebration becomes a significant part of life. We become the kind of people who celebrate. And we learn how to diffuse and multiply power.

J is for Joy in the Journey. The spiritual life is a journey in its process but more like an awakening than an accomplishment because the goal is Jesus, and we are already with him. It also is not something we do alone but we need community which can be hard but opens the door for true joy.