Slowing Down to Reconnect: Finding Peace in Uncertainty

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on something weighing on my heart. I dislike being misunderstood, but what bothers me even more is the realization that sometimes my approach contributes to that misunderstanding. In those moments, I felt a frustration that I shouldn’t, have because the very person I believe in—Christ—was misunderstood in the most profound way. He was crucified for preaching a truth that wasn’t fully received or grasped by those around Him.

Yet here I am, feeling above it all, as if I shouldn’t be subjected to the same misunderstandings. I often forget that I am called to become more like Christ, not just in what I say or do, but in how I handle these moments of being misunderstood.

I've also been wrapped up in my own struggles recently—my depression, my shortcomings, and the things I lack. I’ve forgotten, in all of this, where God has already taken me from. But then I pause, and I remember. I remember the days and nights I cried for the very things I now have in my life. I may not be where I want to be, but I’m exactly where I need to be. Life has a funny way of slowing us down, of forcing us to reflect and redirect, just when we’re trying to rush through it.

In these moments of reflection, I’m reminded to stop focusing on what’s missing and instead be grateful for how far I’ve come. The road ahead may be unclear, but pressing on—continuing to walk by faith, not by sight—is the only way forward. And maybe that’s all I need to do right now: keep pressing on, trusting that the path will reveal itself as I move forward.

I don’t have all the answers, and I’m not sure exactly what I need to focus on next. But I do know that I must keep going, trusting that God will continue to pave the way, just as He has always done.

Sometimes, in seasons of uncertainty, it’s not about having a clear focus but about staying grounded in faith, allowing space for gratitude, and trusting in the process. It’s a lesson I’m relearning: that there’s beauty in slowing down, in being present, and in trusting that where I am today is exactly where I’m meant to be.