Silver Linings of Grace

My patriarchal blessing has served a different purpose for me in each season of my life. Sometimes I need it to remind me of my identity as a daughter of God; sometimes I need it to remind me of my strengths.
Right now, naturally, my heart is drawn towards the major events it specifies. My education, career accomplishments, marriage, and family. As I return to it and reread it often, I find myself burdened by the lack of obvious progress. How have I not found myself reaching some of these milestones yet? Change is constantly taking place around me, and within me, so how do I still feel so far away?

But how could I be so naive as to look past the sacred details in the fine print? The smaller victories. The days I chose to turn to my Heavenly Father in prayer instead of wallowing in fear. The days I put in the hard work that will ultimately lead me to where I want to be post-graduation. The tiny choices I make that lead me down the avenues he wants me on.

So as for now, I’m learning to pay attention to the adjectives, stepping stones, and the fine print he blessed me with that make up the greater plan he has in store. I know as long as I include him in everything, all that I pray for will come in due time. 🤍

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