Scripture: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” — Psalm 34:19 (ESV) Devotional Thought: Being chosen doesn’t mean you’re exempt from pain—it means God is present in it. Pain doesn’t disqualify you; it often proves you’ve been marked for something greater. God trusted you with this trial because He’s placed something unshakable in you. Even Jesus was chosen through pain—Gethsemane, the cross, the silence of the tomb. But resurrection followed. Your pain is not the end of your story; it’s the soil where purpose breaks through. Don’t despise the crushing. There’s oil coming from your life. Activation: Ask the Lord: 👉 “What are You doing in me through this pain?” 👉 “How are You shaping my purpose right now?” Write what you hear, and speak it aloud—truth uproots lies. Prayer: Father, I don’t always understand the pain, but I choose to trust You in it. Remind me that I’m chosen, even here. Let this season produce oil, wisdom, and compassion. Use my brokenness for breakthrough. In Jesus’ name, AMEN