Poopy Diapers

"Come as you are, but don't stay as you are." That's both the theme of Ephesians 4:11-12 and the motto of my church.

I think The Message version says it best-
14-16No prolonged infancies among us, please. We'll not tolerate babes in the woods, small children who are an easy mark for impostors. God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love.

Poopy diapers are expected as younguns, but if I'm in my 40's and still pulling that crap, obviously, I haven't been applying this verse. Right?

As potential salt and light, I am supposed to bring flavor, preserve, be an example to model, coach and tons more. When you think of Salt and Light what they do in practical ways, applied spiritually. The takeaway is that together, we become an added benefit to a world that feels alone, hopeless, or is in some kind of difficulty or pain. As Christians, we know God sees our pain and offers hope and help no matter the source of our struggle