What is an Atmosphere?

A particular environment or surrounding influence, for example there is an atmosphere of excitement or an atmosphere of doubt.

The weather or climate at some place; “the atmosphere was thick with fog”

A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing, “an air of mystery”, “an atmosphere of defeat”, or “the place had an aura of romance”

What is Development?

Event causing change: An incident that causes a situation to change or progress from one level to another.

Process of change: The process of changing and becoming larger, stronger, or more impressive, successful, or advanced, or of causing somebody or something to change in this way.

Development is an act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining. A process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage). It is natural progression from a previous, simpler, or embryonic stage to a later more complex or adult stage.

It is imperative that you discover how to create an atmosphere conducive for development because without it you will not maximize your God given abilities and live the extraordinary life you were meant to live. The propensity to develop is built within every man by default, however for that to occur the atmosphere must be conducive. For instance, a grain of seed has the innate capacity to grow and develop to fruition but all its potential and capabilities will be of no effect if the atmosphere is not conducive. It is my humble conclusion that the will and desire of God for you is to develop, maximize your potential and fulfill your destiny. Fulfilling your purpose and destiny in life necessitate that you develop and grow spiritually, mentally and physically.

1 Peter 2:2 declares that “as new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby”. In Hebrews 5:14 Paul lets us understand that “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil”.

The Greek word for Exercise is Gegymnasmena, which indicates how an athlete exercises or trains his body. That means we need to exercise our senses (mental capabilities) to develop by reason of use.

In first Timothy 4:8 the scripture declares that, “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come”. If you notice, it did not say that bodily exercise does not profit at all but a little. We do certainly need the little profit that bodily exercise provides as we aspire to develop spiritually, mentally and physically.

In other to cultivate an atmosphere for consistent development and growth you must apply yourself to the following elements:

o The Word of God – 2 Timothy 2:15

o Prayer, Praise and Worship – Philippians 4:6

o Quietness – 1 Peter 3:4; 1 Thessalonian 4:11

o Separation – Proverbs 18:1

o Keeping wise relationships – Proverbs 13:20

o Meditation – Philippians 4:4-9

o Bodily Exercise – 1 Timothy 4:8

o Habitual reading – 1 Tim. 4:13