Faith Over Fearಮಾದರಿ

There are times when life whispers a call that does not come with clear instructions – it’s more like a nudge towards something unfamiliar. Personally, I think that is where faith begins to bloom. I am reminded by Mary’s story that I do not always have to fully understand, but only fully trust. There have been moments when I have felt nudged towards certain choices that do not make sense – using my voice to speak up when silence would have been a safer option or believing in grace when everything around me felt unsteady.

I have stood in places where God’s plans for me seemed confusing or even frightening, and there have been times when I have chosen to ignore God’s plans for me, all because I was too scared. But Mary’s story has constantly reminded me to step forward and not retreat. I have learnt that grace discovers us in obedience and not in clarity. It is not always about having answers – it is about having enough trust to say ‘yes’.

For me, faith over fear does not mean we do not tremble. It means we anchor ourselves in love that casts out fear. It also means that what does not make sense to us in the moment becomes meaningful in the unfolding.

Have you ever said ‘yes’ to something without knowing where it would lead, only later realising that God was writing something beautiful through your surrender?

Heavenly Father, you who knows our hearts, thank you for speaking into the ordinary moments of our lives. Like Mary, help us to say ‘yes’ even when we are afraid or uncertain. Let the faith that treasures your promises grow in us, even when our path is unclear. May our surrender be the seed of your glory. Amen.