Can I be real for a second?
Lately I have been struggling with waiting and trusting God. I was talking with a friend the other day about something I was struggling with and she said "What if God wants to use this as an opportunity to grow you?" I sat there in disbelief but also wondering if maybe she was right. What if this growth moment, was just what I needed to activate my faith?
Growth isn’t always pretty. Sometimes, it’s exciting—new opportunities, fresh starts, clear progress. Other times, it’s frustrating—waiting, struggling, feeling stuck. But through it all, I’ve learned that God is always working, even when I don’t see it.
I have learned that I grow best when I stay connected to God. The times I’ve felt most lost were when I was trying to control everything on my own. But when I take a step back, pray, and listen, I start to see how He’s guiding me—even in the little things.
I’ve had moments where I was desperate for clarity, but all I got was silence. At the time, it felt like nothing was happening. Looking back, I realize that was when my faith was growing the most.
Growth is uncomfortable—it forces me to step into things before I feel “ready.” I’ve felt this in leadership roles, in my health journey, and most of all, in learning to set boundaries.
For the longest time, I struggled to say no. I didn’t want to disappoint people. But constantly pouring into others while neglecting myself wasn’t sustainable. Learning to protect my time and energy was hard at first, but now I see how necessary it is.
I’ve learned that my environment shapes me more than I realize. I’ve been in spaces where I felt stuck, and when I looked closer, it was because I was surrounded by doubt—whether from myself or others.
Things changed when I started seeking out people who encouraged me, challenged me, and believed in me. Now, I’m intentional about who I let speak into my life, and I try to be that kind of person for others, too.
Growth isn’t a race. Some seasons, I see progress. Other seasons, I feel like nothing is happening. But even then, I trust that God is still growing me in ways I can’t see yet.
So, I’m choosing to embrace where I am right now. To take the next step, even if it’s small. To trust that the best version of me is still unfolding.
How are you growing in this season? Let’s encourage each other on this journey.
God,
Thank you, that even when growing hurts, that your love is always there leading and guiding us. Thank you for the gift of growth, the challenges, the lessons, and the transformation you are working in us. Give us the wisdom to trust your timing. I pray that each new season of growth would lead us closer to you.
Amen.
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