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Dr. Mike Franklin is a distinguished Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a well-regarded church known for its dedication to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. With a rich history in ministry and a reputation for inspiring sermons, Dr. Franklin serves as both a spiritual guide and a mentor. His work, which is prominently featured on platforms like Morning Light on 99.3WCON, emphasizes the importance of personal growth, commitment, and spiritual development.

Join Dr. Mike Franklin on this invigorating episode of Morning Light as he explores the profound themes of personal growth and spiritual development. Are you progressing in life, or have you become stagnant like a still pool of water? In this episode, Dr. Franklin challenges listeners to evaluate their growth journey and encourages a path toward continuous development. Through engaging storytelling and biblical insights, he presents strategies to seize life's opportunities and avoid living in a rut.

Dr. Franklin delves into the biblical narrative of Jabez from 1 Chronicles 4:10, illustrating how Jabez's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of prayer and personal growth. He encourages listeners to break free from the confines of their fears and step boldly into the opportunities that align with their divine calling. As Dr. Franklin articulates, "God's plan for your life is not about staying in a comfort zone but about striving towards a future filled with potential and growth."

• Personal growth is an active pursuit; standing still leads to stagnation.

• Biblical figure Jabez's prayer exemplifies the journey from pain to blessing, emphasizing the power of prayer in seeking positive change.

• Growth requires readiness to seize opportunities and overcome the fear of failure, as highlighted in Romans 12:3 on faith.

• Faith is the key to stepping out of comfort zones and embracing the potential within, challenging listeners to "grow and become what God wants you to be."

• God-granted opportunities result from purposeful preparation and open-hearted seeking.

• "Are you pursuing growth, or are you sliding backwards?"

• "You determine a whole lot about your future, whether you realize it or not."

• "I want you to grow the territory I oversee. I want you to expand the borders of my tent."

• "The only difference that's been said over and over between a rut and a grave is the length of it."

• "You have God-given potential... Growth doesn't happen just out of the blue. You have to