Matthew 7:14 "Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

This program is developed to help guide others into experiential transformational thoughts and actions. Reading, listening, and observing can help us understand basic language and behavior, but applying Biblical instructions toward experiencing God's character can provide so much more understanding. Over and over stories throughout the Bible emphasize personal inward challenging action. New thinking, feelings, and character are key to transformation.

Romans 5:2 NKJV uses the phrase "we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand." 

Access by faith - Faith is about belief. Faith is about being convinced. Faith is about knowing. The faith of Abraham is emphasized in the Bible. Are we ready to pursue thoughts and actions to develop the faith of Abraham? Are we willing to persevere through tribulations to develop God's character? Our faith can increase (2 Corinthians 10:15) and grow (2 Thessalonians 1:3).

Romans 5:3-5 NKJV And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

The love of God is here with us now, but sometimes it can be difficult to sense it. In fact, some of us can become trained to avoid it. Retraining thoughts and behaviors is no easy task. Through perseverance and tribulation applying Godly activity, new thoughts, and introspection, we can indeed relearn to live more spiritually. We can increase and enhance our Godly senses. All this involves choice and action. Our choices and actions are always involved with the process of developing our inward condition. (Hebrews 5:14, 2 Timothy 2:26)

Our choices and actions can be swayed by inward thoughts. In fact, our inward thoughts will influence our decision to follow God. The battle of our faith and continued growth exists within our minds. We require attention to our Inward Authority, for maintenance and development. 

James 1:14-15 NKJV But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

Our thoughts which prompt desire can be resisted. We don't have to bring such thoughts into conception. We can improve our inward awareness and participation with God's collective character traits.

1 Corinthians NKJV 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”

When we are around others who lie, manipulate, or distort the truth, we can learn messages that disagree with God. Many of us have been raised in dysfunctional families where dishonesty, pride, and the love of money has become our norm. Insincerity, grudges, and selfish ambition can dominate communities. We can become trained through repeated experiences. Following the crowd repeatedly can train us toward ungodly habits. All such training does not disappear in a day, but God can help us change, if we are willing to seek to love God with all our heart, all our mind, and all our strength.

Galatians 6:8 NKJV "For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life."

There are basically three things going on in our minds which I will only briefly state here. There is the nonspiritual way, spiritual way, and a discerning center. We can get information from either or both sides, but we then must choose which to follow. The nonspiritual is like the flesh which could be lead by desires. The spiritual way will always be based upon God's character. Our discerning center will often choose to move in the direction of our faith (where we place our trust).

As we dedicate to studying transformational character and putting it into practice we can learn different Biblical techniques to stand firm and resist contrary thoughts. Our discerning centers can improve as we practice using them to make Godly choices. As we taste and see the good of God's character we can become more inclined to choose it. We can better understand the purpose of the struggle we experience as we put into practice Biblical instructions.

We can increase our attention toward spiritual good. We can read many verses on transformational concepts to improve our thoughts, minds, and beliefs upon them. We can discuss together and encourage one another around these Biblical faith focused ideas. We can slowly enhance and grow a faith that can improve our participation with grace. We can experience amazing grace that can inspire us to do more.