Isaiah 40:31 has always been one of my absolute favorite verses, and reading this today hit me straight in the chest. “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength…” I’ve always loved the promise of strength — but I’m realizing in this season that the waiting part is where the real work is happening. And if I’m honest? Waiting is not my spiritual gift. 😅 I’m a doer. A builder. A “let’s make it happen” kind of girl. I will organize it, sell it, fix it, fund it, pray over it, and duct tape it together if I have to. But God has been gently teaching me that not everything grows because I push it — some things grow because I trust Him. Renew means exchange. I hand Him my exhaustion, my timelines, my “Lord, when?” And He hands me His strength. Not frantic strength. Not adrenaline strength. Renewed strength. The kind that lets you run without burning out. The kind that lets you walk without quitting. The kind that lifts you like an eagle — not because you flapped harder, but because you learned how to catch the wind. This waiting season hasn’t been wasted. It’s been forming trust. It’s been building endurance. It’s been teaching me that delay isn’t denial — it’s development. So what is God asking me to trust Him with right now? The timing. The growth. The provision. And honestly… the resting. Because maybe soaring doesn’t come from striving. Maybe it comes from surrender. And I’m choosing to wait on Him — not with crossed arms, but with open hands. 🤍

@Tina DeKerlegand Tina 😭🤍 Okay first of all… “strong whisper” just gave me chills. That’s exactly it. Not loud chaos. Not emotional hype. Just steady, undeniable peace that settles your whole nervous system down. And YESSSS — letting go is SO hard for us independent, stubborn, “I’ll just do it myself” women 😂 But isn’t it wild how when we finally unclench our fists, that’s when we actually feel His strength move in? I love what you said about your body just relaxing. That’s such a real confirmation. God’s voice doesn’t produce tension — it produces peace. Even when it’s correcting us. Even when it’s redirecting us. And your BFF saying “that’s when your strength comes in” — whew. That’s it. Not flapping harder. Not striving. Not proving. Just standing in the authority that comes from surrender. Also… write a book? Girl, you just wrote a chapter right here in these comments. 😭🔥 I’m just grateful we get to grow together in this. Waiting isn’t weakness. It’s weight training for our faith. Love you, stubborn sister in surrender 🤍🦅

@Amanda Tindle Amanda, I hear you. That’s such a hard place to be—especially in marriage. 🤍 Scripture says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath” (Proverbs 15:1), but it also tells us to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). Both matter. Sometimes defensiveness isn’t rejection—it’s someone feeling exposed or unsure how to process emotion. That doesn’t mean your feelings aren’t valid. They are. Pray for his heart, yes. But also pray for wisdom in timing and tone. God can soften both sides. 🙏 And remember—peace in marriage isn’t silence. It’s two imperfect people learning how to feel safe enough to be honest. That’s holy work. One of the things I pray all the time is that God will open my eyes so that I may love my husband, the way that he loves him. It’s not always easy and it’s not going to be, but with God, we can do this Praying for patience for you and gentleness for him. 💛

@Misty Sylan Sylvan Misty, my heart goes out to you. That is a heavy load to carry. 🤍 Sometimes when life changes a man’s ability to provide the way he once did, it can deeply wound his sense of identity. That kind of loss can turn into frustration or withdrawal if it’s not processed. But that doesn’t mean you have to carry everything silently. Scripture says, “Bear one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2). Marriage was never meant to be one person holding it all together alone. Pray for his heart as he navigates what he’s lost—but also pray for wisdom for you. You are not a nag for wanting partnership. You’re a wife wanting unity. Keep speaking in love (Ephesians 4:15), but remember love also includes honesty. God sees your effort. He sees your faithfulness. Praying strength and peace over both of you. 🙏

I think God is healing my need to rush what He’s still refining. He’s teaching me that preparation isn’t rejection. It’s protection. He’s smoothing out the places where I used to confuse chemistry for calling. He’s strengthening the part of me that used to overextend just to feel secure. He’s reminding me that I don’t have to earn connection — I just have to stay aligned. I feel like He’s growing discernment in me. Not suspicion. Not walls. But wisdom. And maybe most of all… He’s teaching me to be fully whole before I try to intertwine my life with someone else’s. Because a God-centered relationship doesn’t start when two people meet. It starts when one heart says, “Lord, shape me first.

Honestly? In the in-between places. In waiting for things to line up instead of forcing doors open. In trusting God’s work in people (and in myself) when change feels painfully slow. In continuing to be obedient, generous, and faithful even when it’s quiet, unseen, or feels one-sided. God seems to be inviting patient faith in the process— to keep showing up, keep loving well, keep doing the next right thing without demanding immediate proof that it’s “working.” It’s the kind of faith that says, “I trust You with the timing, not just the outcome.” And that’s not flashy faith… but it’s deep, rooted, and real.

In this season, I’m learning that a loving boundary for me looks like not saying “yes” out of guilt, pressure, or fear of disappointing others. It looks like protecting quiet time with God, honoring my limits, and trusting that obedience to Him matters more than being everything to everyone. I can love deeply without being depleted. I can serve faithfully without losing myself. Jesus stepped away to pray—and if He needed space to stay aligned with the Father, I do too. I’m choosing peace over people-pleasing, rest over resentment, and obedience over approval. 🤍