Esther 8:15-16

The “trenches” of life—those silent seasons where nothing seems to move, effort feels constant, and there is little visible fruit—are often the very ground where God strengthens our character and prepares us for something greater. In this devotional plan, you will learn to recognize the value of walking in the trenches and how God is using it as a place of preparation for greater purpose.

The doors God opens are often not comfortable—they carry challenges and invite us to trust Him in bold and unconventional ways. This devotional offers a practical guide to discern when an opportunity is a true representation of divine direction, despite presenting itself in uncomfortable and unexpected ways.

In this six-day reading plan by Kelly Minter, you’ll dive into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai—a faith rooted in God's goodness, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.

When you're in a season of tribulation where everything seems dark, hope gives you a choice. It's that inner hope that, even though you don't know how or when, God can do something.