A good farmer doesn't live the growth of his crops to chance. That is how you should be about your spiritual development. You must be intentional about your growth in the Lord. These are timeless and proven principles for spiritual growth. The first principle is the WORD OF GOD. The word of God bedrocks your spiritual growth. Apostle Peter enjoins new believers, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word that ye may grow thereby" (1 Peter 2:2). Cultivate an insatiable desire for the word of God. Give quality attention to it through listening, study, meditating and acting on the Word. Proverbs 4:20-22 calls on us, "My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body". As you learn, act on the word to maximize on the benefits. The second principle is PRAYER. Your engagement in prayer contributes significantly to your spiritual growth. Jude 20 AMPC encourages us, "But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher, praying in the Holy Spirit". This shows that in prayer you make progress, accumulating growth. If you are not prayerful you will experience slow growth. The last principle is your FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER SAINTS. You must never relegate church meetings in your life. Hebrews 10:25 (CEV) warns "Some people have given up the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord's coming is getting closer". In God's house you are nurtured with the Word of God and you also have the advantage to participate in service which also contributes to your growth. Psalm 92:12-13 states that the righteous will grow and flourish as they are planted in God's house. Honor these principles and your spiritual development will accelerate.