EquipHer Vol. 21: "Transforming Pain Into a Powerful Passion"Sample

Day 3 – Walking by Faith

"Faith is lived out when we stop waiting for absolute certainty and choose to trust God enough to take the first step."

When God places an idea, a dream, or a new direction in our hearts, He rarely hands us a detailed map showing how everything will unfold. Yet so often, we stay stuck—held back by the desire to have everything clear, secure, and perfectly calculated before we even begin. But real faith isn’t about understanding everything; it’s about trusting God enough to move even when the answers aren’t there yet (Hebrews 11:1).

The Bible tells us about Abraham, who was called to leave his land without even knowing where he was going (Hebrews 11:8). He didn’t have a full itinerary in hand. He had a promise—and a simple direction from God. And that was enough for him to take the first step.

In our professional and personal lives, there are moments when we feel called to “jump”—to step out of what’s familiar and start something new: launching a business, shifting careers, or beginning a new project. We won’t always have immediate confirmations that everything will work out exactly the way we expect.
But the very act of moving forward by faith is how God builds resilience, flexibility, and spiritual strength within us.

Practically speaking, walking by faith might look like starting a project without having all the resources yet, making a major decision without knowing every outcome, or launching an initiative even when success isn’t guaranteed.
Sometimes it means trying, adjusting, recalibrating along the way.
Making mistakes, pivoting, or even starting over isn't a failure—it’s part of the process. Not every attempt will lead to immediate results, but every step of faith—even the ones that feel like "mistakes"—shapes us, teaches us, and moves us closer to the vision God has prepared for us.

Walking by faith doesn’t mean never making mistakes. It means choosing obedience to God is more valuable than the fear of failing.

Reflective Question:
What is the first step of faith you sense God asking you to take today—even if you don’t have all the answers yet?

Prayer:
Lord, today I want to trust You more than I trust my insecurities. I don’t want to stay stuck waiting for the perfect moment or all the answers. Help me walk by faith, one step at a time, trusting that You will light the path as I go. Give me courage, patience, and humility to follow Your voice with full confidence. Amen.