(2Corinthians 3:18) Why is character change directly related to time deliberately spent in God's presence ?
This change in character occurs in the life of a believer as often as he/she feed upon the living word of God , we saw in Moses each time he met with God there was always a glow on his face ,so the more the time we spend in God's presence ,the more we witness a character change or the more we be like him. So we ought to deliberately spend quality time with God that we may be transformed from glory to glory.
what is the theological word for the process of maturing in Christ?
metamorphosis ,or transformation .
Have noticed a change in the degree of glory you're experiencing compared to a few years ago?
Yes, I ve' noticed a great change in the degree of glory am experiencing in my life( 1) my life is transformed( 2) it's no longer a struggle to read and meditate on the word of God on a daily basis for me (3) am also enjoying a vibrant prayer life . And finally am a work in progress in Lord , God has not finishe with me .
Why or why not?
The reason is nothing but, the grace of God upon my life for the Lord has been so merciful to me to make me show forth His glory.