Recently, God brought to mind a dream I had not too long ago about a family member. In the dream, this person was lying on a rug that covered a coffin. He had purchased the coffin—not for death, but to bury things he had collected and loved. I saw what he was doing and told him, “People don’t bury coffins—they recycle them.”

The image of someone lying on a rug covering a coffin is rich with meaning. A coffin often symbolizes death, finality, or the end of something. But in this dream, the coffin wasn’t for a person—it was being used to bury cherished things, things once loved. That speaks to how we sometimes bury our passions, dreams, or hopes because life has worn us down. And my words in the dream to this person —“people don’t bury coffins, they recycle them”—are profound. It’s as if God is saying, “What you thought was over, I am redeeming and repurposing. It’s not the end. It’s transformation.”

That dream stayed with me. Maybe you’ve felt like that person—tired, discouraged, and losing interest in life. Like the weight of delay and disappointment has buried the things you once cherished.

The Bible says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (Proverbs 13:12).

I believe we’ve stepped into a new season. For some, the winter has lasted for years. But I feel led to encourage those who feel weary—including myself—that God is doing something new. What once seemed lost is being found again—restored, renewed, and ready for what’s ahead.

God is doing a new thing. And yes—coffins aren’t for endings anymore. They’re being recycled for resurrections.

The coffin doesn’t mark the end. It’s the beginning of a new chapter.

Don’t lose hope. Keep your eyes on Jesus. He is faithful.

The best is yet to come.