Sometimes, the breakthrough isn’t in a better plan—it’s in a brighter light.

There’s a pond I visit now and then. It’s quiet. Reflective. Alive with gentle sounds—the breeze, the birds, the still waters. It’s not extravagant, but it’s sacred.

I don’t go there every day. But when I do, I remember what my soul really needs.

That pond reminds me to pause.To pray.To pivot.To be still enough to hear again.

Prayer and Reflective Pond, Colorado Springs

Lately, life has felt foggy. So many open tabs. So many social feeds. So many responsibilities. But clarity doesn’t come from hustle. It comes from stillness.

And that’s exactly where God met me—outside.Not behind a screen. Not in a meeting. But in the sunlight, near the water, with nothing but my journal, my breath, and my heart laid bare before Him.

This is where I paused. The moment I stepped outside, the headache lifted—and the clarity returned. Nature didn’t heal me. But God used it to meet me right where I was.

When You’re in the Middle and Nothing Feels Clear

Ever feel like:

You’re trying everything but nothing is working?

You keep asking, “God, what do You want from me right now?”

You’re in transition, but the next step is blurry?

Same.

And here’s what I’ve learned:When the answer won’t come while I’m inside trying to overthink it...It’s time to go outside.

It’s time to get some sun.It’s time to break the cycle.It’s time to do what Jesus did—retreat to a quiet place and pray.

The Sunlight Is Part of the Strategy

Some days, I just sit in my car.Other days, I pull up to a park or pond.There are even moments I’ve pulled over during a road trip because I felt the Spirit whisper, “Stop. Breathe. I want to speak.”

We underestimate how deeply our environment affects our clarity.

When I sit in stillness and invite God in—whether through worship, journaling, or tears—He shows up. Maybe not instantly. But always. Faithfully.

A Prayer from the Pause

"God, I don’t want to rush ahead of You—or fall behind You.I want to move in sync with You.Show me where You’re leading.Remind me that I don’t have to figure this out alone.Strip away the noise, the confusion, the pressure to perform.Anchor me in Your rhythm.And help me to wait well while You move."

When You Don’t Know What To Do: Stop and Acknowledge

If you’re reading this and feeling:

Tired of striving

Unsure of the next step

Pressured to perform or constantly be "on"

Just... stuck

Here’s your reminder:Go outside.Get the sun.Clear the fog.And acknowledge God first.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”—Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV)

Scripture Anchors for This Season

Luke 5:16 — Jesus withdrew to pray. So can you.

Psalm 46:10 — “Be still and know...” Stillness is your strategy.

Isaiah 30:21 — “This is the way; walk in it.” He will whisper direction.

Jeremiah 6:16 — Stand still and ask for the ancient path. Then walk in it.

Final Encouragement

If you’re in between doors...If heaven feels silent...If your soul is tired of trying...

Remember: breakthrough doesn’t always look loud.Sometimes it sounds like birds.Feels like sunlight on your skin.And starts with a whisper in the wind.

Go outside today.God is already there, waiting.

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