What do you do when Monday tests everything you just preached on Sunday? A canceled flight, delays, and teriyaki chicken mishaps might not sound like holy ground—but sometimes, that’s exactly where praise belongs.

Spiritual growth rarely happens overnight. It’s like planting a fruit tree—years of watering and waiting before you see any sign of fruit. But just because you don’t see change doesn’t mean nothing is happening. God is always at work, preparing you for the harvest. The real question is, will you be ready when the fruit comes?

This morning, I opened the Bible App’s verse of the day—John 16:33. Jesus doesn’t sugarcoat life. Trouble is inevitable, but so is His victory. What if peace isn’t about avoiding struggles but learning to trust the One who has already overcome? Let’s talk about that today.

Have you ever faced a moment when everything seemed to fall apart? Maybe a job opportunity didn’t work out. A door you prayed would open stayed firmly shut. A season you expected to bring growth and joy turned into one of waiting and frustration. In the moment, it’s hard to see anything good. But later, sometimes much later, you realize that what felt like a setback was actually God setting you up for something greater.