Life has a way of presenting us with detours, delays, and disappointments. Sometimes, the path we thought would be smooth turns into a road full of potholes. It’s in these moments that many people are tempted to stop moving altogether. But remember this: progress doesn’t always come from big leaps—it often comes from small, steady steps in the right direction.
Think of a seed buried in the soil. It doesn’t break through the ground overnight. Days, weeks, and sometimes months pass before any green shoot is visible. But beneath the surface, growth is happening. Just because you can’t see immediate results doesn’t mean your effort is wasted.
The Apostle Paul said, “Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:9). That’s the key—don’t quit. Keep sowing seeds of kindness, faithfulness, and perseverance. Even if the harvest seems far away, your season will come.
Today, take one more step forward—no matter how small. Make one more phone call. Offer one more word of encouragement. Pray one more prayer. Your persistence will pay off, and when it does, you’ll be thankful you didn’t give up at the edge of your breakthrough.
Reminder for today: Don’t judge the future by what you see today. Keep pressing forward—you’re closer than you think.
J D Canter E Books 