Do you ever feel frustrated because your spiritual growth seems slow?  Maybe you want a closer relationship with God, but the busyness of your life makes this feel unattainable.  If so, you are in good company.  When this happens, speaking affirmations for spiritual growth can be helpful. A few days ago, the first ivory snowflakes fell onto the lawn, and I considered the shifting seasons.  I asked myself, Did I accomplish what I hoped for in this past season?  How are my relationships with others?  How is my relationship with God?  As the snow fell silently, I couldn’t help but feel like I’d failed to reach some of my goals.…