There is an old saying that makes me cringe every time I hear it: “Why fix what isn’t broken?”
On the surface, it sounds reasonable. If something works, why mess with it? But when we apply that mindset to ourselves, our classrooms, or our faith, it can become an excuse for comfort instead of a pursuit of growth.
The truth is, nothing in this life stays the same. Children grow. Seasons change. Our understanding deepens. And if we stop learning simply because things seem fine, we miss out on opportunities to become more of who God created us to be.
Learning is not just something we do in school or at the beginning of our careers. It is a lifelong calling. Growth is part of our worship because it reflects a willingness to be shaped by the One who made us.
As a teacher, I see this all the time. Curriculum evolves, students change, and the world around us moves faster than ever. The phrase “why fix what isn’t broken?” feels like a way of holding on to what is comfortable instead of leaning into what is possible.
Just because something works does not mean it cannot work better. Just because something has always been done one way does not mean it should stay that way.
As a follower of Christ, I know that growth is not optional. We are called to continually renew our minds and allow God to refine us. He is not finished with us yet.
We are all works in progress. We are all still learning. Whether it is improving how we teach, how we parent, how we love, or how we lead, there is always room for growth. And the moment we stop believing that is the moment we stop becoming who God intended us to be.
So, the next time someone says, “Why fix what isn’t broken?” I hope we can answer with confidence, “Because I am not finished growing.” Each day is a new opportunity to learn something, to stretch a little, to become a bit more like Jesus.
Our race is not done until He calls us home, and until then, may we never stop striving to do better, to be better, and to live fully in the calling God has given us.
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. — Philippians 1:6
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