Devotional: Maturity in Christ begins with a decision to move forward. Like a child learning to walk, we must leave behind the safety of crawling and press toward something greater. The elementary teachings—recognizing our sin, confessing it, and accepting Christ's forgiveness—are foundational, but they are not the destination. God calls us to press on, to move beyond simply knowing we are saved to actually living like Christ. What sins still easily beset you? What excuses keep you from growing? Today is the day to stop making excuses and start shining. Maturity requires intentionality. Ask God to help you identify areas where you've remained spiritually stagnant, and commit to pressing forward with His strength, not your own.