How Are You?

How are you?

Today’s writing prompt really made me pause and reflect. I’ve been going through an internal transformation — a sort of spiritual and emotional housecleaning. It feels as though God looked over the goals I set for 2025, when I promised myself I would reclaim every area of my life, and said, “Alright, let’s go, girl!”

The last few months have been full of changes, challenges, and health scares — a whirlwind of moments that have tested my faith, resilience, and patience. In many ways, it feels like life has been stripping away everything that no longer serves me, forcing me to confront what I’ve been avoiding. Each trial has revealed something new about who I am and who I’m becoming.

At work, there was a massive reorganization, and for a solid week, I wasn’t sure if I’d still have a job. I’ve only been in my new position for a few months, enjoying the fresh responsibilities and opportunities, and feeling hopeful about where it might lead me. Then, suddenly, I couldn’t focus. My appetite disappeared, and sleep was elusive — the uncertainty was overwhelming.

For some reason, I couldn’t even bring myself to name the situation in prayer. All I could say was, “I trust You. You know best.” But was that true? Or were those just words? I’m still not sure. I do trust Him, but in that moment, my faith wavered.

The day I received the news that my job was safe, I cried. In that quiet release, I heard God whisper, “I am the only constant in your life. I am the only thing that will not change.”

That moment changed something in me. It reminded me that reclaiming my life isn’t just about achieving goals or checking boxes — it’s about surrendering control and trusting the process, even when everything feels uncertain. I realized that faith isn’t proven when life is easy; it’s refined when we’re standing in the middle of the storm, unsure of what comes next.

Since then, I’ve been more intentional about grounding myself in gratitude and peace, no matter what chaos surrounds me. Reclaiming every area of my life now means aligning my goals with God’s guidance, choosing peace over panic, and remembering that even in the unknown, I am never alone.

I may not know what lies ahead, but I know Who walks beside me — and that’s more than enough.