James 5:13
kakopatheō: to undergo hardship, endure hardness
Sometimes this is the hardest place to pray... where you cannot find a footing, when you feel you have no roots, when you feel like God is far away...
If two flowers are growing, one in soft, nutrient soil but the other one has to push through the rocks, pick the one that has endured hardship. It's the one that's going to be more fragrant. Something in the battle produces more oil. In fact, perfumers search out these flowers when gathering the best ingredients for their perfumes.
So, even when you don't want to - even when it feels hopeless; know that our God is listening. He hears. He knows. He will be faithful.
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