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As we continue to explore the subject of “The Growth Process” , in this Part Three Series, we focus on “Breaking through the Soil: How to Overcome Challenges and External Obstacles associated with growing in both our Personal and Professional Lives. Growth in life often begins beneath the surface—hidden, slow, and met with resistance.
Much like a seedling must push through dark, heavy soil to reach the light, personal growth requires us to confront external challenges that test our perseverance, values, and courage. In today’s episode,” we explore how to rise above the forces that try to keep us stuck.
1. Fear Is Not the Enemy—Avoidance Is!
Fear is a natural response when stepping into the unknown. But God does not call us to live in fear—He calls us to courage and trust.
When we avoid our fears, we remain in the shadows of our potential. But when we face them, even trembling, we give ourselves a chance to grow.
📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the decision to move forward in spite of it. God equips us with a spirit that is capable of enduring and overcoming. Avoidance only delays our growth; action, even in fear, propels it.
2. Grit Isn’t Glamorous, But It’s Golden
Today’s world lifestyle is a hurried life. Everyone seems to be in a hurry. Chasing fiercely one achievement after the other. Vanity upon Vanity, All is Vanity. The more you have, the more you want- that is the insatiable desires of man.
In a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success, the quiet strength of perseverance often goes unnoticed. Yet Scripture consistently reminds us that the greatest rewards are born from endurance.
📖 “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9
Grit is about showing up again and again—when it’s hard, when no one notices, when results are slow. It is in the pressing and pushing, like the seedling through soil, that we build the muscle of resilience. Perseverance isn’t glamorous, but it is essential to becoming who God has called us to be.
3. Stay True in a World That Wants to Mold You
External voices—family expectations, cultural norms, social media comparisons—can all attempt to shape our identity. But true growth requires spiritual clarity and conviction. The challenge is learning to hear God’s voice above the noise.
📖 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” — Romans 12:2
Transformation happens when we reject conformity and embrace authenticity. Growth requires us to ask not just “What do others expect of me?” but “Who has God called me to become?” Staying rooted in truth allows us to grow in the right direction.
Closing Thought:
You are not being buried by your circumstances—you are being planted. And with time, light, and God’s guidance, you will rise stronger, truer, and more fruitful than before.
📖 “Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” — Isaiah 40:31
Stay grounded in faith. Keep breaking through.
🌟 Key Takeaways
- Courage Comes Through Confrontation
Avoiding fear only delays growth. Face challenges head-on, knowing that God has equipped you with power, love, and a sound mind. - Endurance Yields the Harvest
True growth is not always visible in the moment, but perseverance through hard seasons builds strength and prepares you for a greater reward. - Authenticity Over Approval
External expectations can be loud, but lasting growth comes from aligning your path with God’s will, not the world’s patterns.
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