BUT, WHAT ABOUT Growth?

I recently saw a post on Instagram that spoke about the difference between reaching for goals and reaching for growth.

This post was eye-opening for me and helped me to start thinking about how we should approach life differently, especially as we go into a new year.

Throughout life, it’s ingrained within us that we must have goals.  

Get through school  

Get a job

Make good money 

Marry well 

Buy a nice house 

Have kids

Travel the world

Live life to the fullest

All of these goals are great blessings to achieve. 

But……what happens when we achieve all these goals and have yet to experience growth?

Maybe you’ve read the list again and you’re saying well that seems like growth to me.  

However, I’m not talking about the external. I’m talking about real growth. The growth that happens deep down on the inside. 

We can achieve everything our heart desires and still not achieve real growth. 

Since March of this year, I truly believe that God has been giving us more time to reflect, and with that reflection, I know He wants us to grow. 

I believe the growth He’s looking for might be…

Dropping that bad attitude or grudge 

Letting go of negative influences  

Wishing others well

Resisting rebellion

Choosing self-control

Pleasing Him  instead of people 

Working when it goes unnoticed 

Knowing Him for yourself

Believing His promises are true

Being ready for His soon return

All of us are different and I’m sure if we listen we can hear what specific areas He wants us to grow in.

2020 has been a hard year filled with the loss of lives, jobs, and many opportunities. 

Originally, I wanted to write a blog titled “The Best is Yet to Come,” to drop a word of encouragement during these dark times. 

However, the best only comes when we grow.

As we wrap up these last few days of the year and get ready for a new one, I pray that  you reach your goals next year but more than that, I pray you grow!

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. -3 John 1:2 

Happy New Year! 

-Shev