I enjoy getting my nails done for special occasions.

When I realized that the trend was to get a dip powder manicure, I thought I would give it a try. I began combing through pics for the perfect color and finally found one I could show to the technician. I planned to ask for a french ombre – where the color goes from pink to white.

I just couldn’t wait to see the final product!

Having been in nail salons before, I figured I knew what to expect. That was until I sat down and began the process.

My nails were prepped. A base coat was applied. Then, each of my nails was dipped into colored powder. Honestly, it didn’t look pretty. In fact, it didn’t look like the pic I showed. I began to feel anxious and asked the technician about it. She encouraged me to just wait because the process wasn’t done yet.

My nails were dipped into the powder a second time. I began to have doubts. Maybe this trend wasn’t for me. Maybe this technician didn’t know what she was doing.

My nails were dipped into the powder a third time. I couldn’t see the look I wanted. I was angry at myself for wasting my time and money.

The technician shaped and filed my nails. I was relieved to see that at least the shape was how I imagined it.

Finally, she applied a topcoat. I couldn’t believe what my eyes gazed upon. My nails looked exactly like the pic I showed! They were so beautiful!! In fact, I was so happy that I have been getting my nails done this way since.

As trivial as this experience of mine may sound, what I realized is how this mimics my response to life experiences.

I had picture-perfect visions of what it would look like to be a social worker, a wife, a mom, then, a stay-at-home mom, and a homeschool teacher … to name a few. As I began the process in each of those areas, I encountered moments where I struggled with fear, anxiety, doubt, and anger. In those moments, I just wanted to quit.

The process wasn’t pretty.
The process was taking too long.
The process didn’t seem to capture the beautiful picture I had in mind.

And in those moments, I was reminded to TRUST the Lord. Psalm 46:10 states, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 9:10 NLT asserts, “Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for You.”

Dear Friend, I don’t know what process you may be walking through right now as you wait on the big picture to become a reality. But I do pray that you will trust the Lord in each step of the process. As you do, may His perfect plan be accomplished, and may you be left in awe of His great work.

~Joyce

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