Life doesn’t always move at the pace we want, and when progress feels slow or invisible, it’s easy to wonder if anything is actually happening. But joy isn’t built on quick fixes or surface-level change, but on the deeper work God is doing underneath the surface—especially in seasons that feel dry, confusing, or delayed. Even when life feels stalled, prayer still moves us forward, and trust grows quietly below the surface. Faith doesn’t avoid the mess—it finds Jesus in it. Your faith was made for the mess. (Talk by Joshua Ott)