The Middle Isn't Failure, It's Formation

Faithfulness is won in the middle—when momentum slows and feelings wobble. Before you change your plan, relocate your why: what fruit did God call you to bear and who does this serve? Trade hurry for holy rhythms (Scripture before screens, a weekly Sabbath), then simplify to the faithful few tasks that actually advance the mission. Measure what heaven measures—faithfulness, obedience, love—while tracking your earthly metrics. Discern pruning vs. quitting: if it no longer serves the assignment, release it with peace; otherwise, keep plowing. Build encouragement systems (save testimonies, share wins/struggles with two trusted people, keep a verse visible). Finally, sow small seeds daily—one call, one post, one customer cared for, one prayer by name. You can’t control the rain, but you can keep the soil ready. This week: write your one-sentence assignment, pick one rhythm and one keystone task, and do them repeatedly. Faithfulness today is how tomorrow’s fruit grows.