The process of sanctification

Christian Sanctification - Indicative but no Imperative? 
An interesting focus that I find we must study the word to learn the truths of God, that we are acceptable in Him and called to live acceptable to Him. Like a child, at first grace is the only thing in our lives and then we grow into maturity and the Fruit of the Spirit shows as we submit to His teaching us.

One of the recent challenges that I received was from a pastor at a church where my mother and I attend. At the close of his message the pastor made the comment in passing, 'if you want more of God recognize that He wants more of you', and then he likened it to a spouse in that the age old saw about how obvious is it that we should be attentive to our partner but then when it comes to God we treat Him like a parent. That's flawed. We're the bride, think about that. God the Father loves us but we're betrothed to the Lord Jesus Christ who will one day return to take His bride into eternity to live with Him forever and ever.