“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
— 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
Last night, I finally joined the breakout session at the Friday Young Professionals service I recently started attending. I had been wanting to participate for weeks, but since the service usually ended late and I still needed to travel home, I always had to skip it.
But this time, the service ended early—God’s perfect timing. I had 30 minutes to spare, so I sat at a table with fellow women around my age and season. We were encouraged to share what’s currently going on in our lives, and when it was my turn, I opened up about my sabbatical—how I wrestled with the decision, the fears I had, and how God led me to this path of rest and faith.
I was fully present, listening intentionally to everyone. And then, one sister’s story echoed deeply in my heart.
A Divine Connection
She shared how she’s thinking of moving out again, since moving back home has made it harder for her to find quiet time with God. While it’s more comfortable being home, she said she feels less productive and spiritually disconnected compared to before.
While listening, something stirred in my heart:
“Lord, is this the person You wanted me to encourage?”
Just a few days earlier, I had written a blog post about my own struggle of choosing where to stay during my sabbatical, titled “From Fear to Faith: Choosing the Path That Honors God.” In that post, I talked about how I couldn’t make the decision until there was peace, and how I surrendered my fears to God.
So I gently shared with her what helped me:
“Until there is peace, do not move.”
I had to leave early, but before I walked out, I approached her. I didn’t know her personally, but I felt a strong conviction to talk to her. I asked if I could message her—I truly believed God planned this encounter.
A Blog That Spoke Beyond Me
On my way home, I messaged her and shared the blog I had just written. I hadn’t even posted it publicly yet. But there was no hesitation. No fear. Just boldness that came from knowing this wasn’t about me.
Later, she read it and responded with so much encouragement. She said it spoke to her and that she also wants to start writing too. I was so filled with joy—not because she praised me, but because I witnessed God using my obedience to reach someone.
God connected two people—through a simple, vulnerable blog post.
A Quiet Commitment
That moment lit a new fire in me.
Today, I finally made a big move—I transitioned my blog from WordPress.com to a self-hosted platform. I personally use Hostinger to self-host my new blog —www.faithfullyyani.com — because it was the most affordable option I could find, and it offered everything I needed to get started.
It was a huge step. There were so many unfamiliar terms: plug-ins, DNS settings, domain redirects… my brain worked overtime and my neck started to ache from staring at the screen.
But after a few hours of setup, I paused.
I remembered why I’m doing this:
Not for the likes. Not for the platform. But for the Lord—and for His people.
I don’t want the technical stuff to eat up my time with God. So I’m choosing to move slowly. I’ll keep writing faithfully, even if I don’t get all the settings perfect yet.
Because I know now:
Even one story surrendered to God can impact a life.
Encouragement for You
If God has been stirring your heart to share your story, don’t wait for things to be perfect. Don’t wait for the “right” platform or the perfect moment. Obedience is the best offering we can bring.
You never know whose life might be changed by your “yes.”
Scriptures to Reflect On:
- “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24
- “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14
- “The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.” — Isaiah 50:4
Reflection Question:
Is there something God has been prompting you to do—but you’ve been putting it off out of fear or perfectionism? What small step of obedience can you take today?
Share your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to pray for you and encourage you.
Faithfully,
Yani
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