We’ve all heard the phrase, “The struggle is real.” And it’s true. Life brings pain, setbacks, and seasons of waiting. But when we look at the lives of Jesus, his disciples, and faithful believers throughout Scripture, we see something deeper and more hopeful. With God, struggle is never wasted. It becomes a place of transformation, shaping us and producing perseverance, character, and a hope that does not disappoint.

This guided prayer invites you to bring your hardship to God and to begin seeing your struggle through his lens. May you find the courage to declare not only that the struggle is real but that it is good because God is in it with you.

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