LARRAPY Convos – Blog 114: The Beauty of Hidden Seasons of Preparation

Introduction:

Before every major move of God, He hides His servants. David had the fields, Moses had the desert, Jesus had Nazareth. Hidden seasons aren’t punishment — they’re necessary preparation for public assignment.

In False Gods Among Us, I help readers embrace hiddenness as sacred, not shameful.

Main Points:

• Seasons of Secrecy Build Strength: Root systems grow deep in hidden places.

• Obscurity Trains Identity: You learn who you are without applause.

• Preparation Happens Before Promotion: Private battles precede public victories.

• Contentment in Obscurity Honors God: Faithfulness unseen pleases Heaven.

• Hiddenness Refines Purity: God tests hearts when no one is watching.

Practical Tips for Thriving in Hidden Seasons:

• Set private personal goals unrelated to recognition.

• Cultivate unseen service and private worship.

• Celebrate obedience in secret as a gift to God.

• Surrender timelines and trust divine timing.

🧠 Mental Health Commentary:

Hidden seasons can trigger feelings of insignificance and anxiety. Therapy helps reframe these periods as essential growth stages, not punishment, protecting emotional health during unseen years.

✝️ Spiritual Commentary:

Luke 2:52 says Jesus grew "in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man" — quietly, invisibly, until His appointed time.

🌍 Cultural Commentary:

Culture celebrates instant virality. Kingdom living celebrates patient, unseen, deep preparation for eternal impact.

Conclusion:

Your hidden years aren’t wasted — they’re woven with gold. Let preparation work fully in you.

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