Introduction

The speaker discusses the importance of challenges for personal growth and change, emphasizing the need to embrace new strategies and transition into new seasons of life. They highlight the significance of praying and fasting for 21 days at the start of the year, and encourage asking oneself 'What would the mature me do?' as a way to challenge default settings. The speaker uses the analogy of Michelangelo chipping away at a stone to create a sculpture to illustrate how God works in our lives, removing debris and developing us into the person He has called us to be. They conclude by emphasizing that change requires embracing the pain of change and that challenges are necessary for personal transformation.