What I am learning more and more in this season of my life is that God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t make sense to us.
Sometimes we pray for open doors. But we rarely thank God for the closed ones.
Closed doors are not always rejection. Often, they are protection, preparation, or redirection.
Scripture reminds us:
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” — Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time to plant.
A time to wait.
And a time for God to say, “Now.”
Looking back, I can see that the delays were not wasted time. They were formation time. God was shaping my heart, refining my faith, and reminding me that this platform is not about me — it is all about Him.
Closed Doors Matter Too
We often celebrate open doors because they feel like victory. But closed doors are just as important in our walk with God.
Closed doors teach us:
• Patience
• Trust
• Obedience
• Dependence on God rather than our own plans
In Proverbs 16:9 we are reminded: “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
I planned.
I worked.
But ultimately, God directed the timing. And when God says it is time, the door that once would not budge suddenly opens.
This blog was birthed from a deep desire within me: to share my faith and point people to Jesus.
My heart is simple. I want to be a witness.
Not quietly.
Not timidly.
But boldly.
I want to proclaim to anyone who will listen how important it is to give your life over to God. The world is full of voices telling people where to place their hope. But the truth is that real hope is only found in Christ.
This past week, our house was full.
Young people filled the rooms. Conversations echoed through the house. Laughter, questions, stories, and moments of real connection stretched for hours. We simply spent time together — building community, being present, and allowing the Lord to have His way in the middle of it all.
And in that moment, something became clear to me.
God was showing me something deeper about this season.
He was confirming to me that this house (our house) is meant to be a safe place!
A place where people can come and rest.
A place where young people can feel seen and heard.
A place where the presence of God is welcome.
Not because everything is perfect here. But because He is here.
It reminded me of the words of Jesus in *Gospel of Matthew 25:35:
“I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
Sometimes ministry doesn’t happen on a stage. Sometimes it happens around a kitchen table, in a living room, or late at night in honest conversation.
And as the Lord leads, I want this home to remain a place where people can lay their head, find peace, and encounter God’s love.
With Easter approaching, I am reminded of something even deeper — the Good News of the Gospel. Easter is not just a holiday. It is the foundation of our faith.
The Good News is this: God loved us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us.
Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, and three days later He rose from the grave. Through His death and resurrection, we are offered forgiveness, new life, and the promise of eternity with God.
Scripture says in *Gospel of John 3:16:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
That is the Good News.
No matter your past.
No matter your mistakes.
No matter how far you think you’ve wandered.
Grace is available.
Hope is available.
New life is available.
And that message is exactly why sharing our faith matters so much.
At the center of my heart is a passion to reach people for Jesus! #KingdomBuilder
To reach the unreached.
To tell the untold.
Scripture says in Proverbs 11:30:
“He who wins souls is wise.”
Soul winning is not about arguments or perfect words.
It is about sharing the love and truth of Jesus.
Sometimes that happens through a conversation.
Sometimes through kindness.
And sometimes through something as simple as a blog post that reaches someone at the exact moment they need it.
This, “A Journal of Love,” Is My Act of Obedience!
Why Now?
Starting this blog again is not about popularity, numbers, or recognition.
- It is about obedience. It is about following God’s lead, even when I don’t know who will read it or where it will go.
- It is about trusting that if God placed this on my heart, then He also has a purpose for it.
The apostle *Paul the Apostle wrote in *First Letter to the Corinthians 3:6:
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.”
That verse reminds me of something powerful: My job is simply to plant the seed. God handles the harvest. Step by Step
Faith rarely unfolds in giant leaps.
More often, it unfolds step by step.
One act of obedience.
One moment of courage.
One story shared.
This blog is simply my next step.
- A step of faith.
- A step of obedience.
- A step toward making a difference in someone’s life.
If even one person finds hope, encouragement, or truth through these words, then every delay, every closed door, and every moment of waiting will have been worth it.
Because in the end, it was never about why it didn’t happen sooner.
It was always about God saying, “Now.”
Closing Prayer
Lord,
Thank You for reminding us that Your timing is perfect. Help us trust You in the waiting seasons and recognize Your hand even when doors close. Give us the courage to share our faith boldly and the humility to follow wherever You lead. Use our homes, our words, and our lives as a witness so that others may come to know Your love and truth. Step by step, guide us into Your purpose.
Amen.
Important to Note: “Never be afraid to share your story – your obedience could be someone else’s breakthrough!” This is Me being intentional/sharing my story through; “A Journal of Love!” #LivingSurrendered #FollowingHisLead #EachOneReachOne #Faith #Family #Fitness
