Calling someone immature is never a compliment. Our impatience with people who aren’t where we want them—including ourselves—shows how much we struggle with the growth journey. The truth is, maturing is a process that takes time. And while struggling through the awkwardness and ugliness that accompanies our “becoming,” we can also find ourselves encountering the breathtaking beauty of God’s grace for us as we grow.

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