Why does growth hurt?

In this message from "Why Growth Hurts" (Hebrews 12:5–11), Pastor Glenn R. Shields explores a powerful truth: some of the most important growth happens long before we can see the results. Just as seeds grow beneath the soil and roots develop before a tree appears, God often does His deepest work in hidden seasons of our lives. What feels like delay, difficulty, or discipline may actually be preparation for something greater. If you're walking through a season that doesn't make sense, this mess