As we walk this life of faith, we all experience moments of loss, disappointment, and crushed expectations. These difficult circumstances can actually lead us into moments of quiet, resolved hope. The stillness that follows our initial pain in the midst of our loss is critical; this is where faith shines most brightly. In the stillness comes the complete and utter assurance that the hard work of faith is finished, and the rest is left to God. This is not the end of your story, but rather the beginning of a bright, new day. Keep living. Keep moving forward. The One who cannot fail us goes before us. Deborah Stricklin is an author, Bible teacher, and credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God. She finds some of her greatest joy in challenging, inspiring, and equipping fellow believers to pursue their greater purpose in the Kingdom of God. Deborah and her husband, Jeff, have been serving their home church, Cornerstone Nashville, and their community for over twenty-three years. They have been married twenty-nine years and delight in pursuing Kingdom work alongside their three adult children.