“Lord, I see the vision—but why does my life feel like a hurricane?”
That’s the prayer I whispered through tears one morning, long before the world woke up. The room was quiet, but my soul was loud—wrestling with the weight of knowing I was called while feeling completely crushed.
God had shown me the vision: books that would change lives, songs that would heal hearts, a platform that would carry purpose. I saw it so clearly in prayer that I started walking like it was already mine. But what do you do when the reality around you looks nothing like the revelation?
The Silent Frustration of a Visionary
People celebrate the mountaintop, but nobody talks about the in-between.
They don’t talk about the single mother trying to homeschool, build a business, and heal from past trauma—all while trying to still believe. They don’t talk about waking up every day to spiritual warfare in your mind, your home, and your finances. The battlefield isn’t just outside—it’s internal.
I carried the vision while juggling Wi-Fi outages, missed meals, unexpected bills, and waves of exhaustion that made me want to quit everything. I felt like Joseph—dreaming royal dreams while living in a pit.
But here’s the truth God whispered to me:
The storm doesn’t cancel the vision. It confirms it.
3 Truths for the Woman Who’s in the Storm but Called for More
1. The Storm Is Not a Sign of Abandonment.
It’s tempting to assume God left you when things get hard. But girl, even Jesus had to sleep through storms—and He was right in the boat.
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee…” – Isaiah 43:2 (KJV)
2. You’re Being Processed, Not Punished.
God refines what He intends to reveal. Just because the oil hasn’t poured yet doesn’t mean the jar is empty. Your process is purifying you for what you asked for.
3. You’re Still Anointed in the Chaos.
Being called doesn’t mean being comfortable. Even when your hands are shaking, if God gave you the blueprint, walk it out.
“Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it…” – Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
🔍 Let’s Pause & Reflect
Ask yourself:
- Have I allowed my storm to cloud my vision?
- Am I letting delay convince me that God changed His mind?
- Do I still believe—truly believe—that I’m the one for this assignment?
Go ahead and journal those. Be honest. Cry if you need to. But don’t quit here.
🌱 5 Tips for Carrying the Vision When You Feel Overwhelmed
✅ 1. Write the Vision Daily
Even if it’s the same 3 lines every day, speak it. Remind your soul of what God said. Habakkuk 2:2 wasn’t just a suggestion—it was strategy.
✅ 2. Don’t Expect Everyone to Understand
It’s YOUR vision. God didn’t show them what He showed you. Stop shrinking it down to make it palatable for people who weren’t in the prayer closet with you.
✅ 3. Create a Faith Environment
Put scriptures on sticky notes, play worship music, follow people who pour in, not drain you. The right atmosphere makes growth possible—even in the wilderness.
✅ 4. Track the Little Wins
Maybe today you just didn’t give up. That counts. Record your progress so when you’re tempted to say, “I’ve done nothing,” you have evidence that you’ve endured.
✅ 5. Speak Life Over Yourself
Literally. Out loud. Every morning. “I am walking in purpose, even when it rains.” Speak what you don’t yet see until your faith hears it louder than your fear.
God Didn’t Lie. You’re Still Chosen.
Yes, the wind is howling. Yes, it’s hard to see. But don’t let your storm become your identity. You are not defined by the chaos around you—you are defined by the call within you. God never promised the path would be painless, but He did promise He’d be with you every step.
So tie your head wrap tighter. Grab your journal. Whisper that prayer through tears if you must. But keep moving. You’re carrying something holy.
💡 What If the Vision Was Meant to Grow You First?
I had to ask myself that one painful, revealing question:
What if the reason I’m not there yet… is because I’m still being prepared for what I’m carrying?
Sometimes, we think the delay means denial. We assume the storm is sabotage. But what if it’s soil?
What if this storm isn’t working against you, but for you? What if God, in His mercy, is taking time to mature the very character that will sustain the calling? Because favor can take you places, yes—but only character can keep you there.
I realized I wasn’t just building a business.
I wasn’t just raising a daughter.
I wasn’t just writing books or creating content.
I was being refined into a woman who could carry all that without breaking under the weight of it.
See, God doesn’t give birth to premature promises. And He certainly doesn’t want the vision He gave you to crush you because you didn’t have time to grow into it.
So maybe that job that didn’t work out?
That relationship that fell apart?
That month where nothing sold and the platform stayed small?
It wasn’t punishment. It was pruning.
Because sometimes the vision won’t manifest until you become the version of yourself who can steward it well.
“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” – James 1:4 (KJV)
If the promise is still tarrying, it’s not because God forgot. It’s because He’s still forming the oil in you. The version of you who will walk through open doors with peace and wisdom, not just ambition and burnout.
And that version? She’s rising right now—even in this storm.
A Simple Prayer for the Journey
Lord, help me trust what You said even when my reality shakes. Remind me that the storm doesn’t cancel Your promise. Give me strength to walk when I’d rather sit, and faith to keep building when it feels like nothing is working. I believe You. Even here. Even now. Amen.
Brave in Broken Places is my personal story of survival, surrender, and healing—with guided reflections at the end of every chapter to help you unpack your own story.
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