Sometimes, it feels like we’re stuck, swimming in circles, making no progress. I’m reminded of a story from The Slight Edge—two frogs trapped in a pail of cream. One frog gave up, exhausted, but the other kept swimming, refusing to quit. At first, it seemed pointless, but in the end, his persistence churned the cream into butter, allowing him to escape. What looked like endless struggle became his breakthrough.

This story has stayed with me, especially in seasons of adversity. I’ve learned that God uses our challenges to shape us. Just like that frog, we may feel like we’re going nowhere, but every bit of effort is producing something greater. Our struggles aren’t wasted; they’re the process through which God molds us into who we’re meant to be.

Trust that God has a purpose for your pain, a reason for your struggle, and a reward for your faithfulness. Don’t give up. You’re making something—something beautiful and lasting, even if you can’t see it yet. Keep going. Trust Him.