God is Preparing You For Something Greater. Where you are is not who you are. Your Steps are being ordered
** Morning Motivation: "The storm you're going through isn't a punishment, it's a promotion. Your trials are teaching you to prepare you." Good Morning,
The old saying is true. You're either in a storm, coming out of a storm, or heading into a storm. So often we view storms in such a negative light, but the reality is that storms have a great productive value. In seasons of distress we learn life's greatest lessons. Today's sermon ( teaches us that God sends storms in our lives, not to punish us, but to prepare us. There's a season of elevation on the other side of your storm. So instead of stressing out, just pay attention to the little lessons. You'll be wiser on the other side of this journey.
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Scripture for Meditation
Romans 8:28 (KJV) — "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Beloved, this isn't a promise that everything feels good—it's a promise that God is working everything together for your ultimate good. The storm, the delay, the loss—they're all being woven into a tapestry of purpose you cannot yet see.
Proverbs 20:5 (NKJV) — "Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."
The lessons hidden in your struggle are deep waters. As you navigate this season with faith, you're drawing out wisdom that will make you a stronger vessel for what God has prepared ahead.
Psalm 37:23 (KJV) — "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way."
Family, your steps aren't random or punitive—they are ordered. Every redirected path, every closed door, every season of waiting is orchestrated by a God who delights in your journey toward your destiny.
Walking It Out
Pause and journal one lesson from your current storm. What is God teaching you about yourself, your faith, or your relationships? Write it down. This act of reflection transforms suffering into sacred instruction.
Share your testimony with someone one step behind you in a similar struggle. Your willingness to say, "I'm still in this, but I'm learning," becomes a lifeline for another believer and anchors the lesson deeper in your own spirit.
Take one strategic action toward the "something greater" you sense God preparing. Whether it's enrolling in a course, having a difficult conversation you've avoided, or strengthening a relationship—move with intention. Preparation requires participation.
A Prayer for You
Father, I thank You that my present circumstance is not my final destination. Open my eyes to see the lessons hidden in this season, and give me the courage to learn them well. Strengthen my faith to believe that every step—even the ones that feel like backward motion—is positioning me for the elevation You have ordained. Help me to walk with purpose through this storm, knowing that on the other side, I will be wiser, stronger, and more ready for the greatness You've prepared. In Jesus' name, Amen.
About the Author
Rev. Nicholas S. Richards is an ordained minister, author of Destiny DNA, and founder of ROHO. For over 11 years, he has written more than 6,000 daily devotionals reaching believers worldwide. Learn more about Rev. Richards.