What I’m Learning About Personal Growth in My 30s | Called to Grow Ep. 1

I’m in my thirties now, and one thing I’m increasingly realizing is that I’m not as smart, mature, patient, or loving as I sometimes think I am. And strangely enough, I think that realization is a gift—because it reminds me that we all need to grow and keep growing. In this video, I share three things I’m learning about growth. First, growth doesn’t happen by accident. We have to become honest about where we are lacking, recognize the areas where we need to change, and intentionally pursue growth. Second, real growth has to happen from within. It cannot merely be about changing circumstances, building better habits, or improving outward behavior. Our hearts need to change. And for Christians, that is where the gospel matters deeply: in Christ, God gives us a new identity and begins transforming us from the inside out. Third, growth has to become bigger than ourselves. We don’t grow simply so we can become more successful, achieve more goals, or feel better about ourselves. We grow so that we can love people better, serve more faithfully, steward our gifts well, and become increasingly useful to others. This is something I want to explore much more on this channel—faith, calling, personal growth, work, relationships, and what it means to live faithfully and fruitfully in everyday life. I certainly haven’t arrived. I’m learning as I go. And if these are questions you’re thinking about too, I hope you’ll journey with me.