There are seasons in life when the weight of discouragement feels almost unbearable. Plans stall. Relationships shift. The path that once seemed clear becomes clouded with uncertainty. In moments like these, it’s easy to believe that hope has packed up and left the room. But discouraging chapters don’t mean the story is over—they’re often the very moments where deeper strength, faith, and clarity are born.
It’s in the hard places where we learn how to press in. When we feel overlooked or forgotten, that’s when we’re invited to remember that our value is not in outcomes, titles, or applause—but in our identity. Sometimes, God does His greatest work in the dark. He hides us not to harm us, but to develop us. The silence isn’t rejection; it’s preparation.
You don’t have to fake strength or pretend like everything’s fine. You’re allowed to feel it, process it, and still believe better days are coming. Let your tears water the ground for something new. Even if you only have the strength to take one small step—take it. Get out of bed. Write the vision again. Show up for yourself in a way that says, “I still believe something good can come from this.”
Remember, discouragement is not the end—it’s a bend. The same God who met you in joyful seasons is walking with you in this one, too. Stay anchored. Stay encouraged. And when you feel like you can’t keep going, rest—but don’t quit. There’s more ahead. You’re being refined, not discarded. Keep pressing forward—your next chapter will thank you.
Cam 💕