LETTER TO YOU
Choosing to surrender to God’s will isn’t about being perfect. It’s about humility. It’s about saying, “God, I don’t have it all figured out, but I trust You.
Dear Podcast Family,
I want to share a personal story with you today—a journey that has been full of twists, turns, and a whole lot of wrestling with purpose. I was a preacher’s kid—raised in the church, surrounded by faith, and from an early age, I felt the weight of my calling. But instead of embracing it, I ran from it.
In my teenage years, I was consumed by a dream that had nothing to do with ministry. I wanted to be a dancer. So, I turned my back on the path that seemed to have been laid out for me and followed the applause of the stage. I ignored the whisper of God's calling, even though deep down, I knew I was walking away from the very purpose He had for me.
But life has a funny way of redirecting us. My journey led me to ministry school, where I sat in classrooms and listened to sermons, all while still struggling with that tug in my heart AND THE FEELINGS OF INADEQUACY AND DOUBT. I knew I was called to something more, but I didn’t want to give up my dreams. I wrestled with the tension of honoring my parents’ faith while also figuring out my own—far away from expectations. It was in those moments, where I fought against God’s call, that I began to find faith outside of my parents’ shadows. But even then, I was still hesitant to fully surrender. I’m sure many of you can relate to the struggle—the pull between following the call of God and the pressure to live according to the world’s standards. I remember as a kid, getting in trouble and believing my parents didn’t love me because I’d messed up. But my dad would always say, “I will love you regardless of what you do.” And it clicked one day: That’s the way God loves us. Even when we mess up, He doesn’t withhold His love. He doesn’t stand at a distance waiting for us to get it right. His love is constant, unchanging. His grace is abundant, no matter how many times we stumble. Choosing to surrender to God’s will isn’t about being perfect. It’s about humility. It’s about saying, “God, I don’t have it all figured out, but I trust You.” I’ve made mistakes—tons of them. Sometimes, I still do. But salvation is a constant walk, a journey where we learn to rely on God’s grace and not our perfection. And the truth is, God makes space for us in our mess. He’s not looking for flawless obedience; He’s looking for a heart that’s willing to try again, to get back up, and to trust Him in the process. Balancing the pull of culture with the call of God is tough. But I’ve learned that it’s not about perfection. It’s about surrender. It’s about trusting that as I walk the road, challenge the norms, and let God lead, He will guide me exactly where I need to be. So, if you're struggling with God's call on your life, if you're running or unsure of where you’re headed, I want to encourage you today: It’s okay. You’re not alone. God sees you, and His love for you is not dependent on how many times you mess up. Surrender isn’t a one-time thing—it’s a daily decision to trust that God’s way is better than our own.
In a world where culture often pulls us in the wrong direction, here are three practical ways to walk the road, challenge the norm, and let God lead:
Walk the Road: Commit to daily time in God’s Word and prayer, allowing His truth to guide your path. By staying connected to Him, you’ll walk with confidence, knowing His direction leads to life.
Challenge the Norm: Surround yourself with a community of believers who will help you live according to biblical truth, even when it goes against cultural expectations. Challenging the status quo isn’t easy, but having accountability helps you stay strong in your convictions.
Let God Lead: In every decision, big or small, choose to trust God's guidance over the pressures of the world. Allow Him to shape your choices and actions, knowing that His way is always better than the culture’s way.
With love, and grace, and still figuring it out,
Kennedy Nicole