Thursday | Day 04

February 12th, 2026

Thursday | February 12, 2026

This Week's Focus: Trusting God When Life Feels Stuck

Scripture

Scripture helps us hear God and live His truth.
“But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Israelites multiplied and spread.”
Exodus 1:12(NLT)

Growth Often Happens Under Pressure

Life in Egypt became increasingly difficult for the Israelites. Oppression replaced provision. Fear replaced security. And yet, Scripture tells us something unexpected, the people continued to grow.

Pressure didn’t stop God’s work. It became the place where God’s people multiplied.

We often assume growth comes from comfort, but the Exodus story shows us that God can use pressure to strengthen faith, clarify identity, and prepare hearts for freedom. This doesn’t mean hardship is good, but it does mean hardship isn’t wasted.

If life feels heavy right now, God may be doing deeper work than you realize.

Reflection

Reflection helps us pause, listen, and let God speak to our hearts.
  • Where do you feel pressure in your life right now?
  • How might God be using this season to grow you?

Journaling Prompts

This Is a Safe Place to Be Honest With God
  • How have past challenges shaped your faith?
  • What might God be forming in you through this season?

Worship

Go deeper if you’d like - no pressure.
A prayerful song about God shaping us through life’s refining moments.

Memory Verse

Read it once a day. Let it shape how you think and pray this week.

“God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Exodus 2:24 NLT

Prayer

Through prayer, we talk to God and listen for His guidance.
God, help me trust You when life feels heavy. Use this season to grow my faith and shape me into who You're calling me to be. Amen.

Come Back Tomorrow

We’ll reflect on how God responds when His people cry out.