Uncharted Territory

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.” “Why God”? A question I’ve found myself asking Him a lot more as of late. Why am I still weeping into the night over dreams that I’ve had as a young girl and now into a woman; why have they not come to fruition? These dreams and hopes, oh these things that I’ve hoped for with every fiber of my being. That’s a word right there...Hope: “A feeling of trust. A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.” Longings, deep-rooted dreams to be a wife and mother. As I sit here and write this I feel the sting of loneliness the raw emotions of dreams I am still standing on, because my God is a God who carries out those dreams that He sowed within our very core. I am reminded of Isaiah 66:9, the Lord reminds us that He will not allow pain without something newto be birthed through that very pain. So here I am, in this So here I am, in this uncharted territory. But the reassuring thing is that I know God is weaving something beautiful in me, I just have to see it and remind myself to keep seeing that even when that very vision becomes blurry. Psalm 27:14 says, “Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Yes, keep waiting (yes Ariana, that means you too) for he will NEVER disappoint you!” Really David?! Why do you make this sound so easy?! I guess this means that I need to shift my thinking and focus. Instead of mourning, rejoice in the blessing that He has placed before you. And yes honey, mourn until you feel you have no more tears left, that’s all part of the healing and growing process. But once you are done, pick yourself up, there is still uncharted territory yet to be discovered. But you have to choose to MOVE FORWARD; is that easy...not always. Is it something you want to do...probably not. Is it something that is needed, without a doubt, sweetheart. I don’t want to take the path of least resistance and remain in the small and complacent places. I want to choose the path that is full of promises and brings out the best version of myself, chasing after the one who always goes before me into the uncharted territory. So here is my encouragement to not only myself, but you as well. He has equipped you, He has given you the strength and ability to rise up and expand your territory. As long as you are breathing, and a heart beats within your chest, God is not done with you yet, love...not even close. So as I began with this verse, I leave you with this verse once more. Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.” I am certain, that the hopes, dreams, and longings that God has placed within each of your hearts, along with my own, will happen. You will see them budding and blooming before your very eyes, choose this day to trust in Him. NEVER give up hope, let it be a refreshing spring inside of you, restoring you every morning, reminding you that this uncharted territory will lead you to blessings and the things you’ve hoped for from the very start. Here’s to the uncharted territory.