Have you ever felt like God placed something on your heart, but you had no idea where to begin? It’s like this gentle, persistent tug pulling you toward something new, something bold and maybe even a little scary, but when you try to take a step, you’re met with hesitation, questions, and uncertainty. You wonder where to start, how to do it, or even when the right time will come. I’ve been in that place more times than I can count. And what I’ve learned in those moments is to pause, pray, and just sit with God, letting Him speak into the unknowns instead of trying to figure it all out on my own. Because His timing is never off. His direction is always better than anything I could plan for myself.
For as long as I can remember, journaling has been the way I connect most deeply with my thoughts, my heart, and honestly, with God. Whether I was journaling prayers, processing emotions, or simply writing down pieces of conversations I had with Him in quiet moments, writing became this safe space where I felt seen and heard. But starting a blog? That was something I never really planned. One random day, the thought just came to me: “Start a blog.” No clear reason, no specific vision, just this idea that lingered. I brushed it off at first. I didn’t even know what I would write about or if I really wanted to open up parts of my faith journey to others. Sharing the deep, personal things, the messy parts, the hard lessons, the moments of doubt and breakthrough, felt incredibly vulnerable. And if I’m being honest, the idea of putting it all out there scared me because I’ve always been a private person. It would mean letting go of control and stepping into something that required real faith. It would mean trusting that if God really was behind this little idea, He would have to do the heavy lifting. So I wrestled with it for a while. I sat with the thought, unsure whether to ignore it or lean in. Then in February, I decided to stop overthinking and just ask God directly. I prayed a very specific prayer and told Him, “If this is something You actually want me to do, I need a sign, something super clear” And I picked the most random thing I could think of: Monopoly. Yep, the board game! I know it sounds silly, but I’ve always had this thing of asking God for oddly specific signs, things I don’t normally see or hear every day, because when He does answer, it leaves no room for doubt. So I asked, and then I waited. Not long after that, I was walking through Marshalls, and there it was, this wall art with the Monopoly character on it and the words “Risk Not Regret.” I stopped right in my tracks. I just smiled because in that moment, I knew. It was like God saying, “I see you. I hear you. Step out anyway.”
But even with that moment, I still hesitated. I kept seeing Monopoly again and again. It started showing up in places that made me pause, but I still let fear get in the way. I kept second-guessing myself. Months went by, and I didn’t do anything with the idea. I let it sit quietly in the back of my mind. But God has a way of not letting go when He’s placed something on your heart. He kept speaking to me, gently but persistently. And finally, I prayed one more time. I said, “God, if this really is You, if You’re still calling me to do this, then just show me again.” The very next day, I was scrolling through Facebook Marketplace looking for furniture for my new place, and what pops up? A limited-edition Monopoly game, for sale just ten minutes away. That was it. That was my moment and I couldn’t ignore it anymore. I bought it that day, framed it that night, and that’s when everything started. I finally said yes and I started building the website. I let go of the fear and leaned into faith. So here I am now, sitting with a blog that was born from a quiet nudge, a board game, and a very patient and faithful God. And while I still feel nervous sometimes, I also feel peace. Because I know this wasn’t something I forced or created on my own. It came from Him. And my hope, more than anything, is that it reaches the hearts it’s meant to reach. That it encourages someone who’s sitting where I once sat: unsure, overwhelmed, afraid to start. Maybe that’s you. Maybe you’ve been carrying a dream, an idea, a little whisper from God that won’t go away. Maybe you’re waiting for a sign or the perfect time. Here’s what I’ve learned: if He placed it on your heart, He will make a way. Pray. Ask Him to show you. And when He does, don’t be afraid to step out, even if it feels risky and even if you don’t have all the answers. God is still writing your story. And if you let Him, He’ll use it in ways you can’t even imagine.
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