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Waiting isn’t weakness—it’s worship. When your soul lifts its eyes before your feet take a step, that’s faith at work. God honors those who wait with grit and walk with grace. His path may not be easy, but it's always anchored in mercy and truth. “Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me…” (Psalm 25:4–5).

God doesn’t lead us based on where we’ve been—He leads us based on who He is. When you ask Him to guide you, don’t let your past sins shout louder than His present mercy. “Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to Your mercy remember me…” (Psalm 25:7).

The enemy doesn’t just confuse—he controls. Like a puppet master, he blinds people to truth, binds them in lies, and bends their lives to serve destruction. They aren’t just passively lost—they’re being actively led. But don’t forget: only the Gospel cuts the strings and sets captives free. “And they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:26).

Root determines fruit. Stay planted in God’s Word, even when growth feels slow or unseen. In due season, He will produce lasting fruit that reflects His purpose and power. “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season…” (Psalm 1:3).

Truth will always offend those in bondage, just as light always blinds those in darkness. ‍But the goal of the servant isn’t to dim the light or dilute the truth—it’s to shine and speak with humility so that eyes might be opened and chains might break. "And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who...

Take your time to pray, because the enemy preys on taking your time with distractions, delays, and demands. He knows that a prayerless life is a powerless one, and he'll do anything to keep you too busy to kneel. When you pause to pray, you position yourself to prevail. "Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving" (Colossians 4:2).