Both steps are ordered by the Lord. The one here, and the one there.
Summary
This sermon explores the nature of faith as the essential element between prayer and its answer, referencing Hebrews 11:1. It addresses the reality of life's ups and downs, or "peaks and valleys," acknowledging that experiencing struggles in one area while succeeding in another is normal. The practical takeaway is that this perceived imperfection is not a sign of being broken but rather part of God's ordered plan for our journey.