Stop for a moment and think about it: the season you are in is part of your training. God wants to mold your soul, transform your thoughts, and your character. He wants to teach you a very specific lesson; are you listening?

We have a need, so we ask God for a solution. But sometimes, we are so focused on the solution we asked for that we don’t see the answer God has already given us.

We have all experienced disappointments; desires that have not been fulfilled. Is it better not to hope to avoid disappointment? No, hope is an essential force in our lives. Disappointments should not stop us, but rather lead us to make some adjustments.

Our emotions can be hurt, our hearts broken, and we need to seek healing for this. But that doesn’t mean we can no longer love! Through the Holy Spirit, we can tap into another source of emotions.

Whether after a long day at work or after months of battling a major challenge, it’s good to take time to rest. God even made rest a commandment! But be careful, resting doesn’t mean letting yourself go.