Growth with a side of “Sense of Humor”
Ever notice how personal growth never seems to follow our perfectly laid-out schedule? 😅
You know what I mean—those moments when you declare, “This is my year of change!” and then… life shows up with its own plan and a raised eyebrow.
Let’s get real about what transformation actually looks like:
What We Plan:
✓Wake up at 5 AM for meditation and reflection
✓ Crush a workout by 6 AM
✓ Green smoothie in hand by 6:30
✓ Conquer the world by noon
What Actually Happens:
✓ Hit snooze 3 times (anyone else?)
✓ Whisper a quick “please help” while hunting for matching socks
✓ Reheat yesterday’s coffee… again
✓ Still showing up, just not quite like the vision board
But here’s the beautiful truth—growth doesn’t require perfection. Some of the most powerful changes happen in the messy middle.
3 Truths About Real Transformation:
1. The Stumble is Part of the Story
• Your 10 PM reflection still counts
• That lunch break walk? Still progress
• Baby steps? Still steps
2. Life Has a Sense of Humor
• Working on patience? Cue the slow Wi-Fi
• Practicing joy? Enter a challenging conversation
• Feeling confident? Cue the plot twist
3.Progress Isn’t Always Polished
• Sometimes growth looks like tears in the car
• Sometimes victory is choosing calm over chaos
• Sometimes the win is just showing up again
The Plot Twist:
It’s in the unplanned, imperfect, and unexpected that real transformation unfolds. Often, those are the moments we learn the most, grow the deepest, and realize we’re stronger than we thought.
Your Action Steps (The Keep-It-Real Version):
1. Embrace the Mess
• Write down your ideal plan
• Now write down what actually happened
• Reflect on what you learned in the difference
2. Celebrate the Small Wins
• Took one deep breath instead of snapping? Win!
• Drank water today? Victory.
• Walked away from gossip? Gold star moment.
3.Start a “Growth Got Jokes” Journal
• Record those “you can’t make this up” moments
• Find the lesson in the chaos
• Learn to laugh, reflect, and keep going
Keep Faith! God is in every moment—yes, even the messy ones. When we intentionally carve out time to seek Him first, we anchor our days in purpose rather than chaos. In drawing closer to Him, we begin to see that growth isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about becoming more aligned with who He created us to be. And in that alignment, everything begins to shift.
As Romans 8:28 reminds us, “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” Even when the journey feels all over the place, His hand is steady, and His timing is always right.
Your Turn:
What’s your best “this is NOT how I planned it” growth moment? Reflect on God and how he showed up…He is always there!
Let’s celebrate the beautifully imperfect journey together.
Remember: Your faithful small steps today create tomorrow's breakthrough moments.