Elevation Rhythm w/ Mitch Wong ~ Growing Pains ~ Share Worthy Song

Some seasons of faith feel like a sprint, full of momentum and joy. Others feel like trudging uphill with weights on your ankles. Growing Pains by Elevation Rhythm with Mitch Wong leans into that second kind of season—the one where faith is still alive, but it’s stretching, aching, and being refined in the fire.

Elevation Rhythm, the youth‑focused expression of Elevation Worship, is known for blending modern pop and R&B textures with lyrics that speak directly to the challenges of following Jesus in a fast‑paced, pressure‑filled world. Teaming up with award‑winning songwriter and worship leader Mitch Wong, they crafted Growing Pains as an anthem for anyone who’s ever wondered why the road to maturity in Christ can feel so hard.

The song opens with raw honesty: “Why do I fear what I cannot control in my life? Why do I forget that the fire is how I’m refined?” That’s the heartbeat of the track—acknowledging that trials aren’t random punishments, but part of God’s refining process. The chorus becomes a mantra: “Everything gon’ be okay… Sometimes faith has growing pains.” It’s a reminder that pain is temporary, but the growth it produces is eternal.

I’ve had my own “growing pains” seasons—times when God was stretching my trust, pruning my pride, and teaching me to walk by faith when I couldn’t see the outcome. It’s not comfortable, but it’s necessary. James 1:2‑4 says, “Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” That’s exactly what this song captures: the tension between the ache of the moment and the joy of what’s being formed in you.

Musically, Growing Pains carries a hopeful lift even in its most vulnerable lines. The beat is steady, the melody warm, and the harmonies between Wong and Elevation Rhythm feel like friends walking alongside you, reminding you you’re not alone in the struggle.

If you’re in a season where faith feels costly, don’t mistake the ache for absence. God is closer than you think, and the stretching you feel is the shaping of something stronger. Keep walking. Keep trusting. These growing pains are proof that you’re still alive in Him—and what’s ahead will make sense in time.

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