do you ever feel like you’ve stumbled in your walk with god?
like something you said or did might cause others to question your faith?
do you feel that quiet conviction of the holy spirit when that happens?
and do others sometimes criticize you for not living up to a picture‑perfect standard of righteousness?
if there’s one thing i’ve learned on this journey, it’s this:
there will always be someone who makes you feel inadequate — like you’ve let the lord down.
there will always be messy moments when life gets in the way and you trip over your own intentions.
but let me remind you:
we are all imperfect.
we are all messy.
and i’m not ashamed to say that my faith is messy too.
i need god.
i need the holy spirit.
and as long as i’m trying — truly trying — to live in truth and righteousness,
i believe god sees past my flaws and failures.
he sees my heart.
he sees yours too.
he sees you rise each morning,
trying again to lead others toward him.
and maybe we don’t always get it right —
but the goal was never perfection.
if all you have to offer is a messy, real, raw, and authentic faith,
that is enough.
you are loved.
god loves you — even in your mess.
so have a blessed day, even if it’s imperfect.
even if it’s filled with effort and not ease.
it counts.
it all counts.
keep growing.
keep trying.
keep showing up.
love, tina ♡
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Today’s quiet reflection is resting on my substack, if you’d like to read it.
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