6 As you have put your trust in Christ Jesus the Lord to save you from the punishment of sin, now let Him lead you in every step. 7 Have your roots planted deep in Christ. Grow in Him. Get your strength from Him. Let Him make you strong in the faith as you have been taught. Your life should be full of thanks to Him. Colossians 2:6-7
Paul gives us a picture of a life planted, a faith strengthened, and a heart overflowing, but everything flows from being rooted in Jesus. You don’t grow spiritually by trying harder—you grow by staying connected to Christ. Before God works through you, He wants to work in you.