Waiting is one of the places where faith gets real. It is easy to say, “I trust God,” when the answer has already arrived. It is easy to praise God when the door has opened, the money has come through, the diagnosis changed, the opportunity appeared, the relationship was restored, or the prayer was answered exactly the way we hoped.

Before making a decision, taking a new opportunity, launching a business, entering a relationship, or making a major life change, begin with prayer.

One of the most important takeaways from 2024 is this: every lesson was necessary.