Finding Hope When You’re Not Ready to Walk Through the Door.
There are seasons when the doors of opportunity, growth, or healing seem wide open, beckoning us to step inside. But what if you’re not ready to walk through? What if the fear, doubt, or weight of past experiences keeps your feet firmly planted on the doorstep? Instead of stepping forward, you find yourself peeking through the window, longing to understand what’s on the other side but hesitant to fully enter.
I think of the story of Peter, standing on the edge of the boat when Jesus invited him to walk on water. The miracle wasn’t just in the walking; it was in Peter’s first step of faith. Yet, how often are we like Peter before that step, staring at the waves and whispering, “Lord, I’m not ready”?
God, in His grace, doesn’t rush us. He meets us in the tension of the not yet. The Lord knows when we’re only strong enough to peek through the window, catching glimpses of what He’s preparing us for. And in those moments, He’s not distant. He’s right there on the other side, gently calling us forward.
Sometimes, peeking is part of the process. It’s where we begin to grasp His faithfulness, even when we’re unsure if we can fully trust the ground beneath us. It’s where we’re reminded that readiness isn’t something we manufacture. Readiness comes from surrender. It comes from laying down the pressure to have it all figured out and letting Him guide us, step by step.
The window isn’t a place of failure; it’s a place of preparation. God doesn’t look at you and say, “Why haven’t you stepped through yet?” Instead, He whispers, “I’m here. Take your time. I’ll be waiting, and I’ll be with you when you’re ready.”
So, if you’re peeking through the window today, I want to encourage you: God’s timing is perfect. He knows your heart, your doubts, and your fears. And when the time is right, He’ll give you the courage to step through the door. For now, trust that even the view from the window is part of His plan for you.
Psalm 34:8 reminds us, “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” Even a glimpse of His goodness is enough to sustain you as you wait. Keep peeking, keep trusting, and know that the journey matters just as much as the destination.
Remember, God is in the waiting, the wondering, and even in the moments when we stand hesitant outside the door. And when you’re ready, He’ll lead you in. Until then, the window view is just as sacred.