Devotional for October 15, 2026 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Above Discouragement: When Faithfulness Feels Fruitless

Have you ever felt like giving up on something you know God has called you to do? You've prayed, served, and sacrificed, but instead of fruit, you're just seeing resistance and rejection. If doing God's will feels downright discouraging right now, you're not alone - just ask the prophet Jeremiah. In this week's devotional, "Above Discouragement: When Faithfulness Feels Fruitless," Rev. Steven Taylor reminds us that our faithfulness isn't measured by visible results, but by our willingness to keep showing up.

Focus Scripture: “His word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.” Jeremiah 20:9

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