06/28/2026
Sometimes God doesn’t tell us “no.” Sometimes He simply says, “Not yet.”
Looking back at this photo from The Ivy Garden Spa, I smile because I remember how badly I wanted it to happen. I prayed over it, planned it, and worked toward it. But it just wasn’t flowing the way I thought it should, and coming from Atlanta being booked and busy, it was hard to accept.
Now I understand why.
If that dream had taken off then, I may not have been able to walk the path God was preparing for me. I wouldn’t be where I am today, growing, healed, learning, serving, and becoming the woman He is calling me to be.
Along the way, I had to surrender. I had to let go of things that weren’t meant for me; even when it hurt. I had to stop trying to force doors open that God had already closed. I had to allow Him to heal my heart, refine my character, and teach me that purpose is just as much about preparation as it is about arrival.
Dreams don’t expire just because they’re on pause.
If God gave you a vision, hold on to it. Keep doing the work. Keep growing. Keep your heart pure. Make room for God and Jesus to be at the center of everything you do. Let Him shape you before He expands you. Sometimes the greatest blessing isn’t the dream itself; it’s who you become while you’re waiting.
Timing really is everything.
One day, the pieces will come together, and what once felt delayed will fit perfectly into God’s plan. And when it does, you’ll realize He wasn’t making you wait to punish you. He was preparing you for something greater.
So if you’re a visionary with more than one dream, don’t be discouraged if one has to sit on the shelf for a while. It may not be over. It may simply be waiting for its appointed time.
Trust God’s timing. Keep the faith. Your season will come. 💚🍃
