Scripture Focus:
“Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal…”
— Philippians 3:13–14
Introduction
So many people are going through things we have no clue about. Truthfully, it has always been that way. But the older I get—and the closer I grow in my relationship with Jesus—the more clearly I see it.
Maybe it’s because of the life I’ve lived and the experiences that have shaped me. Or maybe it’s simply wisdom that comes with time. Either way, my perspective has changed.
Reflection Over Dwelling
I don’t look back on my past to dwell on it. I look back to reflect.
I reflect on how far I’ve come…
How much I’ve grown…
Where I still need growth…
And the wisdom I now carry because of everything I’ve been through.
Self-reflection has become a regular part of my life. Growth doesn’t stop—and neither should we.
God Showed Up Every Time
I’m not perfect—and I don’t claim to be. But I do know this:
When my world was falling apart…
When I felt like I couldn’t go on…
God always showed up.
He made a way.
He gave me strength.
He calmed my heart and my mind.
He provided everything I needed—even when I had no idea how it would happen.
He placed people in my life at just the right moments—sometimes for them to help me, and sometimes for me to help them.
And more often than not, when I chose to serve others out of love, Jesus used those moments to teach me something about myself—lessons that were invaluable.
He never fails us.
Faith Requires Movement
But faith requires something from us too.
We have to take steps forward—even when we’re scared.
God doesn’t leave us.
We are the ones who drift away.
And the beautiful part?
He always welcomes us back with open arms.
If we live in fear, we are unknowingly questioning God’s ability to make a way. That isn’t faith—that’s trying to take control ourselves.
It Won’t Always Happen Your Way
Is it easy? Absolutely not.
Is it worth it? More than you will ever know.
I’ve taken many steps while still feeling afraid. But I chose to trust God anyway—and I’ve never been disappointed.
That doesn’t mean everything happens overnight.
It doesn’t mean it happens the way we want.
And it definitely doesn’t mean it happens in our timing.
Those were hard lessons for me.
But when you quiet yourself, listen to that still, small voice, and truly seek His understanding, He begins to teach you things that change how you see life.
The Power of Unanswered Prayers
I’ve learned to be thankful for unanswered prayers.
I remind myself of them often—because they bring everything back into perspective.
Sometimes what we thought we needed…
Was never what God had planned for us.
The Waiting Season
Right now, I’m in a waiting season.
And while that isn’t always easy, I trust that God is working—even when I can’t see it.
I have a lot of love to give and a big heart. I believe God is preparing that love for someone who will truly appreciate it and reciprocate it.
I believe He is preparing someone for me.
Life isn’t meant to be lived alone.
And God doesn’t fail.
Trusting What’s Ahead
So I trust that what He has for me is still ahead.
And when it comes… I’ll know. Without a doubt.
Over the years, God has given me patience—because I tried doing life my way for a long time, and I was never truly fulfilled.
Now I understand:
God sees faithfulness.
And He doesn’t overlook it.
Conclusion
So I’ll keep chasing after Him.
I’ll keep trusting Him—with everything in me.
Because He has never failed me yet…
And He never will.
—Wendy
Grow in Grace 
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