Faith often gets misunderstood in difficult seasons.
It’s mistaken for pretending things don’t hurt. For speaking optimism over unresolved pain. For moving on too quickly when life hasn’t caught up yet. But that version of faith doesn’t last—because real life eventually demands honesty.
Faith isn’t denial.
Faith is direction.
Faith allows us to name reality clearly while still choosing how we move within it. It provides orientation—helping us face forward without erasing what’s behind us. Faith doesn’t rush healing or ignore disappointment; it steadies us enough to keep walking.
“Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.”
— Hebrews 11:1 (CSB)
Faith anchors us internally before anything changes externally.
Prayer becomes the place where that direction is clarified. Not always with answers—but with steadiness. Prayer doesn’t always resolve uncertainty; it helps us remain grounded inside it.
In that sense, prayer becomes an offering—not of certainty, but of willingness. We offer God our next step, even when the full path isn’t visible. We offer Him our trust before we receive clarity.
As a new year begins, many of us are standing between what we hoped for and what actually happened. Faith doesn’t ask us to rewrite the past or force the future. It invites us to choose direction now—one honest step at a time.
A quiet prayer:
God, help me move forward without denying where I’ve been.
Give me direction, groundedness, and the courage to keep walking with You.
Amen.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
