Week 2 of the Fast: Faith, Obedience & the Small Steps That Matter
Obedience means trusting God’s plan—even when there’s no bullet-pointed PDF attached. 🙃
Introduction: The Reality of Week 2
Week 2 was very different for me. I feel like I was being tugged. Nudged? I was excited that I was halfway through the fast but at the same time, I was trying to figure out what God really wants me to do.
I’ve settled into the rhythm of the fast, but now the mental and emotional challenges are louder. I hit the halfway mark, and my first thought was: Am I even doing this right?
Obedience has been the theme of the week, but I keep wishing God would just tell me exactly what to do. Instead, He’s asking for trust before clarity—and that’s HARD.
Faithful Favor: When Obedience Doesn’t Come with Instructions
I found myself having the spirit of comparison but I was trying to avoid it. I’m very new to this Substack and blogging space. As of right now, only like five people know I’m actually doing this (SHOUT OUT TO YALL), and that alone is overwhelming.
I saw women building similar platforms and was in awe. But then there was this knot in my stomach like, Wow, they have a lot of followers on here and Instagram, and here I am diving headfirst into this journey without even having an audience to engage with.
Then, I came across Melody Alisa’s video, where she said:
“To experience the favor of God, obedience is necessary.”
And that’s when I realized: My path is different because it’s God-led, not algorithm-led.
📖 Isaiah 30:21 (ERV) – “If you wander from the right path, either to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘You should go this way. Here is the right way.’”
God will guide me, but I have to take the first step.
Soul & Sanity: Prioritizing Myself Without Guilt
In therapy, I admitted: “I don’t want to hide anymore, but being unseen is my safe space.”
I crave community and connection, but I also crave the comfort of solitude. The push-and-pull between the two is something I haven’t figured out yet.
My therapist said something I needed to hear:
“Stop waiting for perfection before you move. Launch → Analyze → Optimize.”
Then, I watched The Mother Den podcast, where Melanie Fiona said:
“Give yourself permission to put yourself first—and that being okay.”
And it hit me—why does prioritizing myself feel like something I have to justify instead of just doing it?
📖 Psalm 37:23-24 (ERV) – “The Lord shows us how we should live, and He is pleased when we live that way. If they stumble, they will not fall, because the Lord reaches out to steady them.”
Even when I feel unsteady, God is holding me up.
The Daily Affirmation Cards, My Friend’s Text & God’s Love Note
I’ve been pulling daily affirmation cards as a way to stay grounded. But this week, I started seeing them as love notes from God.
The one that hit me the hardest?
“I do the work. God does the elevating.”
I’ve been stressing about doing all the right things, forcing things into place—but this reminded me that my job is to show up, and God handles the rest.
Then, my friend texted me after I told her I went to the gym for the first time in months:
“A step is a step, no matter how big or small.”
That simple message was exactly what I needed to hear.
📖 Romans 8:28 (ERV) – “We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him.”
Even when I feel lost, God is still working things out for me.
The Honest Question: “Obedient to WHAT, Though?!”
I wish I could say that, after all this, I know exactly what I’m supposed to be doing.
But truthfully? I still don’t.
I keep waiting for bold, underlined, red-text instructions, but instead, all I hear is:
“Just keep moving.”
Move where Lord? To the front? To the back? I need directions, clear and concise ones at that.
📖 Galatians 6:9 (ERV) – “We must not get tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time. We must not give up.”
Just because I don’t see the results yet doesn’t mean they aren’t coming.
Final Thoughts: Trusting the Process, Even When It’s TBD
If there’s one thing I’m learning, it’s that obedience isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting God even when you don’t.
This week stretched me in ways I wasn’t expecting. Comparison tried to creep in, boundaries got tested, and I had to sit with some uncomfortable truths. But through it all, I was reminded:
✨ My path is God-led, not algorithm-led.
✨ A step is a step, no matter how big or small.
✨ Even when I feel uncertain, God is still steadying me.
At the end of the day, I still don’t have all the answers, most of it is to be determined. But I do know this: obedience before understanding is part of the journey. And if nothing else, I’m just trying to keep moving.
TBD: Your Turn
This is where I turn the conversation to you. Let’s be real—obedience, discipline, and trusting God’s timing aren’t always easy. So let’s talk about it:
💭 Have you ever found yourself comparing your progress to someone else’s?
💭 How do you set boundaries without guilt?
💭 What’s one small act of obedience that has helped you grow?
Leave a comment, and let’s talk. 💛