When I was little I did not like the word maturity. I got the impression that when grown-ups used the words "maturity" it was synonymous with "grown up" which really meant "has no fun." So I stayed away from the word and concept. I cringed at the thought of being a grown up who has no fun. I still do.
However, as God has grown and matured (yes, I used the word) me one of the most fascinating things I have learned is that maturity is not boring and restricting. It's freeing. Maturity does not restrict one to no-nonsense jobs, dull conversations about the weather, or politics (though some mature grown ups love those); maturity in Christ frees you to live fully for God in all the ways He has created you. It is full, joyful and spontaneous. It is not a mindless ignoring of responsibilities, but a full acknowledging of all God has given you (responsibilities, gifts, talents) and learning to rejoice in that... and to be dorky at times, just because you can.
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