The mountaintops get the attention. The breakthroughs make the headlines. But most of life happens in the middle. Between the highs and the answers, there's a long stretch of ordinary days where we’re simply walking, trusting, and growing. And it’s there—in the middle part—where God often does His deepest work.

We often focus on what we should add to our lives—new habits, new commitments, new goals. But what if the key to spiritual growth isn’t just adding more, but letting go of what no longer belongs? Some things serve a purpose for a season, but if we hold onto them too long, they become a burden. Just like a gardener prunes branches for more fruitfulness, we need to clear out what is no longer serving us. What is God calling you to release?