Stay in the Word. Relate experiences and emotions to the Word, but continually come back to the Word. Spiritual growth in one’s relationship with the Lord is likely to be a very personal or sacred topic to a person. It is very important that you be sensitive to others and not demand that they express more than they are willing to express. It is very important that you not push another person to confess what he may not be ready to confess, share what he may consider too private to share, or admit