Growth Isn't Always Comfortable — Proverbs 27:17 — June 9, 2026

Sometimes the very people and situations that challenge us most are the ones God uses to help us grow. In today's 5-Minute Daily Devotional, we reflect on Proverbs 27:17 and the refining process of spiritual growth.🕊️ Grow Closer to God with Our Journals• The Daily Devotional Bible Study Journal: https://amzn.to/3Ln4yB7• The Daily Devotional Prayer Journal: https://amzn.to/4oULiJnIron sharpening iron sounds encouraging—and it is—but real sharpening involves friction. God often uses relationships, circumstances, and even challenges to reveal areas where He is helping us become more like Christ.📖 Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)💌 Get the daily devotional weekly wrap-up!https://mailchi.mp/dailydevotionalministries/subscribe💗 Support this ministry:https://bit.ly/ddmpartners👕 Shop Faith-Based Apparel & Gifts:https://dailydevotionalstore.com/🎙 Podcast:Apple: https://apple.co/4vkyMa2Spotify: http://bit.ly/3HoFlEBPurchases through applicable Amazon links help support Daily Devotional Ministries at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!