We live in a world obsessed with speed—one-click purchases, overnight shipping, five-minute devotionals. And if we’re honest, we often bring that same mindset into our walk with God. We want instant peace, immediate transformation, and spiritual maturity that shows up by Tuesday. But what if slow growth isn’t a sign that something’s wrong? What if it’s exactly the pace God planned for your formation?

In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore why spiritual growth takes time—and why that’s not only okay, but essential. Scripture is filled with slow metaphors: seeds, vines, trees. Growth in God’s Kingdom isn’t microwaved—it’s cultivated. Mark 4, Psalm 1, and Galatians 5 all point to the same truth: lasting transformation happens below the surface before it ever bears fruit. Like a seed planted in soil, much of your growth is invisible, gradual, and rooted in trust.

But it’s hard to trust a process that doesn’t come with obvious results. We’re conditioned to equate movement with progress—and when we don’t feel ourselves changing fast enough, we assume we’re stuck or failing. That’s where comparison sneaks in. We look at others and wonder why their spiritual life seems more fruitful or effortless. But what we don’t see is the years of hidden faithfulness that led to their visible fruit. Comparison is a liar—and it’s not the metric God uses to measure growth.

Real growth isn’t flashy. It’s the quiet act of choosing patience over irritation, prayer over panic, showing up for Scripture even when it feels dry. And yes, sometimes the only evidence you have that God is working in you is the fact that you haven’t given up. Faithfulness is formation. Every ordinary moment you surrender to God becomes holy ground where roots deepen and character is shaped.

So if you’re in a season that feels slow, obscure, or unseen—take heart. The God who began a good work in you will carry it to completion. You’re not behind. You’re becoming. And sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is stop trying to rush what only time, trust, and grace can grow.