Scripture
“But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.” Job 23:10 (NIV)

You know those seasons where life feels like it’s dragging you through the mud and you’re like, “Okay, God … what is this?” Yeah, Job was there too. Rock bottom. No answers. Just pain and confusion. But even in that place, he says something bold: God knows where I’m headed. And I’m coming out of this like gold.

That’s next-level faith.

Because let’s be real—this life? It’s not a highlight reel. It’s full of detours, breakdowns and late-night “what am I even doing” moments.

Like when you’re trying to hold your family together while walking through grief. Or when you’re applying to job after job, wondering if any of them will ever say yes. Maybe you’ve hit year two of singleness, infertility, therapy or healing, and nothing looks how you thought it would by now.

But those aren’t signs that you’re failing. Sometimes, they’re the proof that you’re right in the middle of being refined. Not punished—refined. Strengthened. Deepened. Prepped to shine.

This is what finding your shine looks like. It’s not about being perfect or polished. It’s about trusting that even in the heat—especially in the heat—God is doing something in you. Something that’s going to last.

So don’t rush the process. Don’t hide from it either. Lean in. Let God do His work. He knows exactly where you are, and He’s not letting you burn out—He’s helping you burn brighter.

You’re not just surviving this. You’re being transformed in it.

And girl, you’re gonna shine.

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