The dark place is a prerequisite to stepping into the fullness of your destiny. Esther was an orphan, a lady who had lost both of her parents. she felt alone, forgotten; a dark place. but God used her to help save the people of Israel. Elijah was so depressed he wanted to die; a dark place, yet he’s one of the heroes of faith. or David; he had an affair with married woman, had her husband killed. for one year he was broken, sick, guilty, yet he’s called a man after God’s own heart. God doesn’t send the difficulties, but He will use anything that comes into our lives. in those dark places is where we really grow, where our character is developed. we learn to trust, persevere; our spiritual muscles are getting stronger. in the dark places, you pray more, draw closer to God, get quiet and listen to what He’s saying. in those dark places, you reevaluate your priorities, spend time with your family, have a new appreciation for what God has given you. you may not realize it, but in the dark places you’re being blessed. something is happening on the inside; it’s helping you to realign your vision.