We live in a "get-it-now" culture. As Warren states in chapter 29: "We want the quick fix, the shortcut, the on-the-spot solution. We want a sermon, a seminar, or an experience that will instantly resolve all problems, remove all temptation, and release us from all growing pains. But real maturity is never the result of a single experience, no matter how powerful or moving. Growth is gradual." It is easy to get discouraged in the Christian life if we allow the "instant" mentality to form our expectations of how we should be growing in our likeness to Jesus. If we take a hard and honest look at our hearts, we will likely discover that we have a long road ahead of us as we strive toward Christlikeness. The good news is that God's Spirit lives inside of us--giving power to overcome sin in our life and helping us to desire the things of God. But God doesn't do everything for us. We are the ones who make choices every day, forming habits that either draw us closer to God, keep us stuck in a rut, or even cause us to slide backwards. What decisions will you begin making today in order to grow?