I thought I was surrendering until I realized I was still trying to carry the ending. A reflection on Exodus 13-15, letting go of control, and trusting God enough to take the next right step.
Tag Archives: Discernment
Entry 027 | Enough for the Next Step
What if a difficult road doesn’t mean you’re going the wrong way? A reflection on Moses, surrender, discouragement, and trusting that you may already have enough for the next step.
Entry 019 | What Happens After the Next Right Step?
Maybe discernment isn’t supposed to make us certain about everything. Maybe it’s supposed to teach us how to walk faithfully without being certain about everything.
Entry 018 | Maybe Discernment Happens One Step at a Time
Maybe discernment isn’t always receiving the entire answer. Maybe sometimes God gives us enough clarity for the next right thing. Pause. Notice. Pray. Test. Listen. Seek wisdom. Then take one faithful step at a time.
Entry 017 | I Don’t Need Those Pages Yet
Maybe peace doesn’t always mean feeling good. Maybe sometimes peace is being surrounded by uncertainty and realizing: I don’t have to solve this tonight. I don’t need the whole picture. I only need enough for today.
Entry 016 | Not Knowing Isn’t the Same as Not Trusting
Not knowing isn’t the same as being lost. And not knowing isn’t the same as not trusting. Sometimes faith means praying, listening, and trusting God before we know how the story ends.
Entry 005 | What If I’m Learning to Notice?
What if learning to hear God is also learning to pay attention? Today’s reading and a series of unexpected moments made me wonder whether faith sometimes begins with simply noticing.