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Still going through these older posts—and I have to say, this whole journey has meant more to me than I expected. I can’t wait to hit “publish” on the final one in this series and move into the fresh, new words already stirring inside me. We’re so close! ✍🏽

This post reminded me of something I still feel from time to time—that quiet shift. And it’s not just a “feeling.” It’s a prompt. A persistent whisper. A tap on the shoulder. I believe that’s God protecting me, pulling me back, maybe telling me to rest, to nourish myself. He is reminding me to stay on track and be patient.

I still sense that call to stop, reset, and regroup. And I’m so grateful for the reminder. Because honestly, I get caught up in the chaos just like anyone else.

I saw a TikTok recently (don’t judge me) where a guy said something that hit me: “God won’t expand your territory or move the needle until you’ve done the job He gave you to do right where you are.”

Whew. Let that sit for a second.

That means the people, the place, the moment—you’ve got to show up for it with your whole heart. Do it well. Stay grounded in gratitude. Share your gifts, but don’t rush the next thing. Because when the time is right—**in God’s timing, not yours—**the shift will come.

It’s easy to get swept up in our own stories, especially when we’re under pressure or carrying too much. I’ve been through it, y’all. And most people have no clue just how much. That’s okay—I prefer it that way.

But God knows. He and I have had our talks, and I know—deep down—He’s given me the exact family I needed. He knew I’d need my husband. He knew I’d need my kids. He’s been so good to me, and I won’t forget it.

I’ve known deep waters.
But I also know a God who walks on water.

Skelly-

Walking His Way | Deep Waters

I had a whole post planned for last week—nearly finished and ready to go. But when I sat down to edit it, something in me said, “Not yet.” It wasn’t the writing. I know my words were solid. It was a still, quiet nudge—something deeper telling me to pause. Ever had that feeling? When your spirit whispers for you to wait?

Lately, I’ve felt an unsettling shift. I couldn’t put my finger on it—just this strange vibration, like the world tilted slightly off balance. Was it me? Someone close to me? The chaos in the world at large? Whatever it was, I knew something was off. My instincts were loud: stop, reset, regroup.

Sometimes we need to sit still to catch the lessons we’re missing. It’s conviction, reflection, and soul-checking all in one.

Even when things seem to be going okay, the path is never as straight as we think. And truthfully? I haven’t been walking the way God intended for me. I’ve felt it. I haven’t been using my gifts the way He designed.

I’m the boat.

I keep asking myself:
Am I walking the path God set before me?
Am I being a good steward of my gifts?
Am I really being a prayer warrior—or just whispering safe prayers from my pillow?
When I ask God to lead me, do I actually listen?
Is my heart breaking for what breaks His?
Am I staying on the surface or daring to dive into deep waters?

These questions matter. Because Jesus is coming back. And when He does, I want to meet His gaze and hear:

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

I want my name in the Book of Life. I want those gates to open wide. I want to be welcomed home.

When my journey here is over, I want the story of a woman whose pain was never wasted. One who kept showing up, kept trying, kept chasing after Jesus. Someone messy, real, and forgiven. A woman who laid it all at the Cross, knowing redemption, love, and true purpose could only be found in Him.

I’ve wandered. I’ve wrestled. But at my core, I’m both strong and soft. Fire and grace. I’m a daughter, a wife, a mother, a friend—and most importantly, a follower of Christ.

I’m still learning. Still growing.
Still walking His way—even through deep waters.

SK-

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