Trusting the Process: God’s Faithfulness in Every Step

This morning, I walked into the Covenant Hour of Prayer (CHOP) with gratitude. It’s not just about the fact that I’m five days consistent in attending; it’s about progress, not perfection. I’ve learned that the fruit of perfection is the outcome of consistent progress. This truth rang especially loud today as I reflected on how different things are for me and my family now.

For years, I struggled to get my children ready for school. Every morning, it felt like a battle—getting them up, dressed, fed, and out the door. They always seemed to drag their feet, and I was exhausted. But since attending CHOP consistently, something has shifted. This morning, they were ready earlier than usual. The process of showing up and sticking to the plan—no matter how small—had a ripple effect on other areas of my life. God’s faithfulness is real, and it’s not just about the big moments; it’s in the daily, seemingly small victories.

There’s something beautiful about the process. It’s easy to get discouraged when we don’t see immediate results. But the Bible reminds us that in due season, we will reap if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9). The consistent prayer and faith-filled actions I’ve taken have started to bear fruit, even in the mundane areas of life like getting the kids to school on time. I may not be perfect, but I’m making progress.

Then there’s the issue of debt. For a while, I was overwhelmed by the weight of it. The only solution I could think of was selling off land to pay it off. I even went to my pastor and asked him to pray with me that I might sell the land. But his prayer was different. He didn’t pray for me to sell the land; instead, he encouraged me to find another way of clearing my debt and trust God to provide the right person for the land. I didn’t immediately understand it, but looking back, I see that my mind was fixed on a single solution. My perspective was limited, but God’s plans for me were bigger.

Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” My plan was to sell the land, but God had a different plan. I had to learn to trust in His wisdom and timing. I realized I needed to be open-minded. I had boxed myself in, thinking that one solution was the only way out. God, however, was opening my eyes to new possibilities, even if I couldn’t yet see them.

And then came the reminder of a prayer I had prayed—God’s will, not mine. I had been asking God to break cycles that weren’t working in my life, but I couldn’t even see the cycles to break. Pastor had said to pray and watch, which means being vigilant to recognize where the cycles are and what God is doing in the process. For me, one of those cycles had been thinking that selling things to repay debt was my only option. It was hard to let go of that thinking, but the breakthrough came when I realized that God is not limited by my narrow vision.

It was then that God reminded me of a conversation I had months ago with someone I had marketed software to. She had shown interest at the time, but I had forgotten about it. That very morning, she contacted me, saying she was ready to move forward with her business! I didn’t recognize it at first, but that moment confirmed something powerful: God had been at work behind the scenes, long before I could see it with my physical eyes.

God’s timing is always perfect, even when it doesn’t make sense to us. That’s why the Bible says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). It’s in those moments when we’re out of answers, out of options, and out of resources that God shows up and reveals His plan, often in ways we didn’t expect.

I also recalled something I had done the previous night—writing down how I would spend a hypothetical 1.2 million if I received it. I hadn’t thought about it much, but I felt led to make a list and ask the Holy Spirit to guide me in how I could steward that money in a way that would please God. It wasn’t just about me; it was about what would touch God’s heart, touch the hearts of others, and ultimately align with His will for my life.

You see, I had been praying for God to bless me, but the question was: how would I steward that blessing? It’s one thing to ask for a miracle; it’s another thing to be ready to manage the miracle when it comes. Proverbs 21:5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” We must be diligent in our planning and in our faith-filled actions, always seeking God’s wisdom and guidance along the way.

Then, just when I thought things couldn’t get any more amazing, I faced a challenge. A car I had planned to hire out to clients broke down. And, of course, I didn’t have enough money to fix it. But then, out of nowhere, two clients paid me on the same day for separate services. One client whose hosting had expired made a payment, and another client paid for an SMS setup. That money was exactly what I needed to fix the car on time! It was a clear reminder that God provides, sometimes in unexpected ways, right when we need it.

2 Corinthians 9:8 says, “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” I was reminded that God knows my needs even before I do, and He provides exactly what I need at the right moment.

But perhaps the most profound lesson I’ve learned in all of this is the power of seeing things through spiritual eyes. The things we see with our physical eyes are temporary, but the things we see with our spiritual eyes are eternal. In Hebrews 11:1, we read that “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” The things that seem impossible to our natural eyes are possible in God’s economy.

I’ve learned to trust God’s process and not rush to my own conclusions. The results may not be immediate, but I know that He who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). It’s a daily walk of faith, filled with patience, trust, and gratitude.

The most encouraging part of this journey has been the reminder of God’s promises, especially His promise to provide for me and my family, not just in the present but for future generations. He’s promised that I will never run out of His provision and that He will continue to refill my bucket, enough for me to live a full and abundant life—enough for generations to come. God’s provision is endless, and I believe this with all my heart. For more on this powerful promise, you can read more about it in my reflection on Blessed Life Is a Fruit of Fulfilling God’s Purpose.

So today, I challenge you to take a step back and see things differently. What cycles in your life need to be broken? What are you believing for that seems impossible? Remember, God has a plan, and His ways are higher than ours. Be open to new solutions, trust His timing, and know that with God, nothing is impossible.

As I look back on these past few weeks, I am encouraged. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. God is at work in the process, and in His time, He will perfect all that concerns me.

Lord, help me to keep trusting in Your process, knowing that the best is yet to come!