One Simple Truth
Your life is not ultimately in the hands of others.
Scripture
Genesis 40:23 ESV (Read the Full Chapter Here)
Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.
Can people wrong you? Yes. Can people stand in the way of what you desire? Yes. Can others malign you, gossip about you, and steal from you? Yes. Can people stop the purpose that God has for you? No! You will be wronged, you will be forgotten, and you will seemingly miss out, but your life is not ultimately in the hands of others. Joseph pressed in during every season. His only goal was to please the Lord. This is the heart and attitude that will make sure that every good and pleasing plan the Lord has for you will come to pass.
Prayer
Lord, I trust You. Your purposes will prevail. May my only goal be to please You. That is where my strength and my joy will flow from.
In Jesus name, amen.