Many of us are currently walking through trials and although it can feel natural to want them to be over as soon as possible, there is something of eternal value that is happening as we remain faithful in the midst of them.  Today I'm sharing some wisdom that God has graciously shown me as we all move toward becoming wise women of God! Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault) Our CPS Story The Excel Camp  College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Places I am speaking in 2024 Devotional Mentioned: Psalms for Everyday Living by David J. McKinley Podcast Episodes Mentioned:  The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Sin in Our World Simple, Unhurried Word of God: God's Sovereignty Simple, Unhurried Word of God: God's Goodness Scriptures Mentioned: Gen. 3:1-6 Phil. 4:6,7 Proverbs 3:5-8 Isaiah 41:10 2 Corin. 4:17.18 Eph. 6:11-13 James 1:2-4 Scriptures to pray for God's provision, protection, power and presence: Provision Psalm 107:9 For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.   Luke 12:31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.   Psalm 34:10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.   Psalm 84:11-12 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in You!   Psalm 84:11-12 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in You!   Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.   2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;   Protection   Proverbs 19:21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.   Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.   Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Psalm 37:5,6  Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.   Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.   Psalm 121:3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.   Psalm 34:15-19 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous    and his ears toward their cry. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,    to cut off the memory of them from the earth. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears    and delivers them out of all their troubles.  The Lord is near to the brokenhearted    and saves the crushed in spirit.  Many are the afflictions of the righteous,    but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 31:23 Love the LORD, all his faithful people! The LORD preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full. Psalm 27:1 By David. The LORD delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The LORD protects my life! I am afraid of no one! Deuteronomy 31:6  Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for t