Freedom Through Faith
There are chains you can’t see but still feel—the weight of fear, guilt, expectations, and silence.
For years, I believed freedom came through control. If I could do everything right, stay strong, stay composed, and never miss a step, I’d finally feel free. But faith whispered something radically different:
“Freedom is not found in striving—but in surrender.”
And when we surrender? That’s when we rise. That’s when we step boldly into the identity God already gave us: free, whole, and unshaken.
The Inner Dialogue We Don’t Talk About
These are the words many of us silently carry:
- “I should be further along by now.”
- “If they really knew me—my doubts, my past, my failures—would they still love me?”
- “I’m not enough.”
For so many women—especially single mothers—these thoughts become a silent soundtrack. We wear strength like armor, but underneath it all, we’re fighting to feel seen, accepted, and affirmed.
But here’s the truth:
God doesn’t invite us to carry that weight—He invites us to lay it down.
Faith loosens the grip of those lies. And in their place, truth begins to bloom.
From Fear to Freedom: My Leap of Faith
I remember when I was working as a healthcare benefits contractor in corporate America. I’d been praying for a full-time, permanent role—something stable. Safe. But the opportunity that came was a contracted position.
Still, the HR representative at the employment agency was confident.
“You’re the perfect candidate,” she said.
“I don’t doubt you’ll go full-time in no time.”
Even with her encouragement, I was hesitant. But then I heard it—God’s whisper:
“Take the leap.”
So I did.
Within weeks, I built organic, meaningful relationships. My coworkers assumed I was already an FTE—not just because of my skill set, but because I showed up with purpose. People started telling me, “You work like you already belong here.”
Eight months later, the company ended my contract early and hired me directly.
That wasn’t just favor. That was freedom.
Freedom that started with obedience. Freedom that was nurtured through consistency. Freedom that grew because I trusted God more than my own timeline.
Every time I think back, I’m reminded:
Freedom through faith doesn’t come with guarantees—
It comes with grace.
Faith Frees Us For Something, Too
Faith doesn’t just break chains—it builds bridges:
- To confidence that isn’t based on perfection
- To saying “no” without guilt and “yes” without fear
- To the bold, beautiful journey of becoming who God created us to be
As 2 Corinthians 3:17 says:
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
That freedom is your inheritance. It’s yours now. Not when everything’s fixed. Not when the kids are grown or the resume’s polished or the wounds are healed. Right now.
An Invitation to Reflect
What is faith inviting you to release this week?
- A false narrative that’s been on loop too long?
- A fear that keeps you playing small?
- A door you’re scared to walk through because you don’t feel “ready”?
Ask yourself:
“What brave, beautiful thing might I say yes to if I trusted God fully?”
Or maybe this:
“If I lived like I was already free, how would I move, speak, and love differently?”
Let’s Walk This Bridge Together
Your journey matters. Your leap matters. Whether it’s quiet or loud, slow or sudden, you are not alone.
I'd love to hear your story. What has faith helped you let go of? What bridge are you crossing? Drop it in the comments, message me privately, or send this post to a sister who’s standing on the edge of her next leap.
And don’t forget to check out this week’s Grace Note Reel, “Faith Sets Free,” for a visual reminder that the steps we take in faith are never wasted.
You are already free.
Walk like it. Live like it.
And when doubt creeps in—remember the bridge holds.
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