Sanctification

“Sanctification is the process by which God actually makes us what he has declared us to be in Christ, righteous.” Paul Tripp in his book Do You Believe
(https://www.librarything.com/work/27102735/book/294456791)

I’m curious, what are the ways you keep yourself open to the sanctifying work of God?

If you are serious about wanting to start a discuddion, you should go first.

Good point. I struggle with the God’s part and my part in the process. In other words, what can I do than just sit and do what God says? If I do works, it becomes legalistic or tradition. However if I just sit and live life to the best I am able, how does that foster growth? For example: I’ve only recently engaged in more liturgy and fell in love. I’ve explored doctrines that either I didn’t grow up with or are new to me. (infant/believer baptism for example). Things like desiring comfort when I know challenge is the real root of growth.

As I read, I am convicted God is already working and has been but I am quick to want the destination and speed up the journey. Does this all make sense? Maybe I’m just babbling on.

No, you're not "just babbling on", but I wonder why you are so "quick to want the destination and speed up the journey"? Now I'm in my seventies I'm in no hurry to go anywhere. Don't underestimate the power of God to work as we "just sit". As you say yourself in the OP it's God who is actually at work. I need to put myself in a space where I can listen to God and allow God's unconditional love to work on and through me.

Reading scripture and sitting in prayer are good starting points. You begin to hear the conversation He wants to have with you and feel the work in your heart and soul.