Embracing the Unknown: Trusting God in the Waiting
Lately, I find myself asking this question of a lot lately: How do I embrace the unknown?
Sitting in the unknown and waiting is especially hard when I have no clear direction yet. All I know is that the path I am currently on doesn’t feel like mine anymore. The fire and excitement I once felt has faded and my heart longs for more. Something more fulfilling, exciting and deeply meaningful the aligns with my heart and the passions God. has placed in my soul.
Yet I hear God whisper, Wait.
Waiting, now that is something I have never been good at! Just ask my kids.
I do not want to rush into or step ahead of my next calling, but I also don’t want to fill my life up so much I miss it. So I find myself in a bit of a tug of war between longing for then next step and trusting God’s timing.
Lean into Healing
As I sit in this waiting season, I am realizing that maybe I have more healing to do before the next chapter can begin. Healing is NOT easy, but it is necessary.
My healing means leaning into some hard work, processing emotions and thoughts that are deeply routed through some Splankna nervous system work. Seeing guidance from trusted mentors like my dear friend who has launched The Sondering Starfish to help women just like me.
It is not always enjoyable but as a sweet friend gently reminds me; “it is through the hard work that we find true, authentic healing”.
It is through the hard work that we find true, authentic healing.
What a powerful truth!.
The Slow Work of Healing
I have been on this healing journey for a few years now, and if I am honest, I can get impatient with myself. I can catch my mind speaking untruths into my soul: you should be past all this my now.
Why do we believe that healing should be quick?
It took us years for our souls to carry the weight of trauma, pain, and disappointments; so why wouldn’t it take time to heal? Meaningful and deep healing isn’t rushed. It happens in the slow moments, in the quiet spaces, and in the intentional work we do to free ourselves from the burdens of our past.
Remove the World’s Pace
We live in a culture that glorifies speed, move quickly, achieve more and do not waste time. In reality when I slow down the most meaningful clarity comes into my life.
When I give myself the space, whether through days alone, vacations or just an hour of space to quiet, I find much fruit. My mind becomes clearer. My heart lighter. And when I spend time in His Word, I can hear His voice.
Yet, why do we feel guilty for creating those spaces in lives for our souls to breathe?
As I am preparing to be an empty nester, I am actively reorganizing my life to build in these scared pauses. I yearn to feel content with where God has me and curious about the future ahead.
The Gift of Authentic Friendships
One of the greatest gifts in this season has been the true, authentic, life-giving friendships God has brought into my life. These are the friends who remind me not to lose heart, who speak into my soul and encourage me when I feel lost.
But I have also learned that some relationships are only meant for a season. And that is okay! Letting go can be hard though and it can feel lonely. But I truly believe that God brings the right people into our lives at the right time. And in between, He is our best friend, our strength and our constant companion.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and into the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10
Are You in a Season of Waiting?
I want to remind you: you are not alone.
If you are feeling uncertain about what is next, if you are struggling with waiting, if healing feels slow and hard, know that this season has a purpose
When the time is right, the next step will become clear. Until then embrace slowing down, lean into healing, and draw on God, trusting that He is working in the waiting.