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Have you ever felt like you were stuck waiting for something to change — maybe waiting for a prayer to be answered or for life to get better?

Waiting can be really hard, especially when it feels like nothing’s happening.

But even in the waiting, God is still working.

In the Bible, there was a man named Joseph.

He loved God and always tried to do the right thing — but one day, he was thrown into prison for something he didn’t even do.

Imagine that.

You try your best to be good, and still end up in a place that feels dark, lonely, and unfair.

That’s how Joseph must’ve felt.

But here’s what’s amazing: even in that prison, Joseph kept trusting God.

He didn’t give up. He helped others, and God gave him favor — even in that difficult place.

Joseph didn’t know how long he’d have to wait, but God was using that season to prepare him for something greater.

When the time was right, Joseph’s waiting ended — and God brought him out and into his purpose.

Waiting isn’t easy, but it’s never wasted.

Just because you can’t see what God is doing doesn’t mean He isn’t working.

Sometimes the hardest seasons grow the strongest faith.