Blessed is She Who Believed

“Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.”  Luke 1:45

Growing up, I often heard the phrase “God’s promises are yes and amen.” It sounded comforting, reassuring, and full of hope. But what I didn’t fully understand then was that God’s promises are not detached from obedience and surrender. 

They are rooted in relationship. They require trust not just in what God can do, but in how and when He chooses to do it. I had to learn this the hard way.

For years, I tried to do things my own way. I prayed, yes but I also controlled, rushed, and forced outcomes. When things didn’t change fast enough, when God didn’t move according to my timeline, I took matters into my own hands. And oh, what a mistake that was.

Looking back, I can clearly see how stepping outside of God’s will took me out of alignment with His protection.

The struggles I faced weren’t because God wasn’t present. He was always there. The truth is, I wasn’t surrendered.

Scripture tells us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6) 

I wanted straight paths without submission. I wanted blessings without waiting. I wanted peace without surrender. But God, in His love, allowed me to learn that His way is always better even when it’s harder.

Spiritual maturity has taught me that waiting on the Lord is never in vain. “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31) Waiting refines us. It strengthens our faith. It teaches us to trust God’s heart, not just His hand.

Today, I’m in a very different place. I seek Him first. I invite Him into my decisions, my emotions, and my circumstances. I want His presence to be evident in my life not just in the outcomes, but in the process. Do I always get it right? No. And that’s where grace comes in. “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

I am deeply grateful for God’s protection even when I didn’t recognize it at the time. I’m thankful for His promises, because I now understand that He never fails. He may not move how I expect, but He always moves in love. God will never let me down, and He won’t let you down either.

Blessed is the woman who believes not just in the promise, but in the Promiser.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for being faithful even when we are not. Thank You for Your promises, Your protection, and Your grace that meets us in our weakness. 

Teach us to wait on You, to trust Your timing, and to surrender our will for Yours. Help us to seek You first in every circumstance and to rest in the peace that only You can give.

 Strengthen our faith, align our hearts with Yours, and remind us that You are always at work even when we don’t see it. We trust You, Lord, and we thank You for never letting us go.

In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen