How to Move Forward When You Feel Stuck

The book of Genesis (chapters 37-45) tells the story of Joseph. He was the favorite of his father’s 12 sons, and his brothers were very jealous of him because of it. One day when Joseph shared a dream he’d had of them all bowing down to him … well, that was the last straw!

The brothers got together to decide how to get rid of Joseph. First, they threw him into a pit to leave him there to die. But later they decided to sell him into slavery to a band of traveling Ishmaelite merchants. They then devised a plan to convince their father of Joseph’s death.

As you may know, this story ends triumphantly. Joseph becomes second in command to Pharaoh, is eventually reunited with his family, and all is forgiven. What happened to Joseph is proof that no matter what you go through in life, you can fulfill God’s purpose for you. All things are possible with God!

But the part of his story we really need to focus on is what happened in-between the pit and the palace. Joseph’s life took several turns during that time. But the one attribute of his character that brought him to this victorious end was perseverance. Because of Joseph’s faith in God, he never gave up!

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