Reading: Isaiah 43:18-19, Romans 8:28

Devotional: The Israelites spent forty years in the desert—not because God forgot them, but because that season had purpose. Your waiting season is actually a writing season where God works behind the scenes. The plot twist that hurt you may become the same one God uses to heal others. God's biggest moves often happen in the chapters we want to skip. Like sitting through movie previews, current struggles feel tedious, but they're preparing you for the main feature. Don't rush through pain trying to avoid discomfort—you'll only prolong the process. When you stop trying to control everything and let Jesus take the wheel, things don't just get easier, they get better. Your current season isn't punishment; it's preparation.

Reflection Question: How might God be preparing you through your current circumstances?