purpose. In the same way, when we enter a life of faith, God may take us through seasons of preparation, seasons of active ministry, and seasons of recovery before cycling us through all three again. We’ll go farthest when we learn how to prepare when He wants us to prepare, work when He wants us to work, and recover when He wants us to recover. According to Francis de Sales, even our sins should be evaluated in light of our station. Young beginners in devotion…commit certain faults…