When God Calls You Forward and the Path Looks Impossible

Last night I turned in my final assignment for the semester, and as soon as I hit submit, I felt tears rising. They didn't come from stress or exhaustion, but from my spirit knowing I am walking in purpose. I have been praying through this journey at Liberty University, grateful for every open door God has placed in front of me, but also very aware that I have reached a point where continuing feels impossible in the natural.

I recently reached out to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer to ask about scholarships, donor funded programs, and anything that could help me finish my degree. Writing that email felt vulnerable, because I am used to carrying things on my own.

Many of us know that feeling.

We grow through trauma.

We build our strength out of survival.

We learn to push, grind, and handle everything ourselves.

Then God calls us to a path where our own strength is not enough. And suddenly we have to practice trust in a new way.

This place of stretching is holy ground. It is the in between space where you have said yes to God, but the next step requires help that you cannot create, control, or force. It is the place where humility begins to feel like worship. It is the place where obedience looks like asking for support. It is the place where tears are not signs of weakness but signs of surrender.

I told God last night, “I do not want to stop.” Not because of my ambition, but because of calling. Because of how deeply He has shaped my heart, my mind, and my understanding of Him in these past two semesters. Because I feel Him drawing me deeper. Because I know He started this.

Many of us in W3 are in this exact season. God has whispered instructions that stretch us. He has opened doors that cost us something to walk through. He has placed dreams in front of us that are too big for our own wallets, schedules, confidence, or ability.

And He is watching to see if our yes includes trust.

So here is my encouragement to every sister who is also walking into something bigger than she feels equipped to hold.

Pray with expectation.

Not fear. Not panic. Expectation. God finishes what He starts.

Ask for help without shame.

God often answers prayers through people. Humility is not weakness. It is alignment.

Honor the tears.

They carry truth. They carry surrender. They carry release.

Keep saying yes.

Even when you do not know how it will all come together. Your yes creates space for God to move.

I am believing God will provide a way for me to finish what He called me to begin. And I am believing the same for every woman who is fighting to stay faithful in a season of unknowns.

Sister, may God meet you in your obedience. May He honor your sacrifice. May He open doors that no man can shut. May He surround you with the support you need. May He prove Himself faithful in ways that leave you speechless.

We walk by faith here.

We stand for one another here.

We trust God for miracles here.

And together, we will see His goodness in the land of the living.

Your sister on this journey,

Royanna