Romans 12:2

One of the easiest lies to believe in spiritual growth is this: “If I’m not changing quickly, I must not be changing at all.” But that’s not how most transformation works. God often changes people the way roots grow. Quietly. Gradually. Beneath the surface before it becomes visible above the surface. That doesn’t mean you ignore sin or settle for passivity. But it does mean you stop despising the slow work of God. You may not yet be where you want to be, but if God is exposing things, reshaping your desires, renewing your thinking, and making you more honest, that matters. That is real formation.

Reflect: Where are you most tempted to feel discouraged by how slow your growth seems?
Pray: God, help me trust Your pace. Keep me faithful in the slow work of renewal and don’t let discouragement pull me backward.