The adrenaline of the new year is gone. The grit of endurance has already been tested. You’ve stayed. You’ve remained. You didn’t quit when it got uncomfortable. Now comes the harder question: Where is this actually leading me? That question is not a sign of doubt. It’s often a sign of favor.

Sometimes the Commander allows the battlefield to grow dark so He can give you a new kind of sight. Every warrior must learn night vision. Because anyone can see God in sunshine — but it takes a trained soldier to recognize Him in shadows. Dark seasons are not proof of defeat. They are proof of development. They are invitations to deeper vision, sharper discernment, and greater dependence on the Commander’s voice.

We live in a world where voices are everywhere — the media, social platforms, politics, opinions, and inner thoughts all compete for our attention. But the voice that matters most is the one that cuts through the storm: the still, steady voice of God.

Women throughout history have planted these seeds in their families, communities, and nations, ensuring that future generations would reap.