There are several external signals that indicate a believer is growing in his relationship with God. A greater faith, deeper humility, and a willingness to accept insecurity are all indicators a Christian is walking with God. But one other important indicator is the Christ centeredness found in a believer's life.
While the term "Christ centeredness" can refer to a variety of characteristics in a believer's life, it is a desire for the Savior that best defines Christ centeredness. A Christ centered believer desires to grasp Christ more fully, live for him alone, and love him above all else. A Christian who is truly growing in God wants to be closer to his Savior and desires to be more like him.
But Christ centeredness can also be seen in the way a believer grows more sensitive to Christ's purposes on earth. Not only does a Christian become more attuned to Christ, his will, and his ways, but he also begins to develop a deeper tenderness toward others. Because the love of Christ his Savior is flowing into him, he begins to feel greater love for those around him. He desires to show and share Christ's love and goodness. And he seeks out ways to help and serve others so that they may also come to see, feel, and understand Christ and his love in a deeper and more real way.
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