From Waiting to Walking: Trusting God’s Open Doors
- Cindy
- May 9
- 3 min read
A Little Background to Set the Stage
Since 2019, I’ve been working from home—a shift that began during COVID—and, honestly, I never truly stepped out of lockdown. I settled into the comfort and control of my own space (I really dislike being cold indoors!), enjoying the flexibility to shower whenever I wanted, walk my dogs in perfect weather, and eat on my own schedule. At the time, this created a deep sense of balance, but looking back, I now realize that God was working behind the scenes, preparing me for my next chapter—I just didn’t recognize it then.
There were personal struggles happening in my life during that time, too. The world seemed frozen in the wake of COVID, and that stillness forced me to confront areas of my life that needed healing. I was blessed with the ability to continue working remotely even after the pandemic ended, but something was shifting in my heart. I had always said, “I could never work from home full-time—I need a balance of ‘peopling’ and ‘non-peopling.’” Yet, post-COVID, I made a conscious decision to stay remote, and for several years, I enjoyed it. It allowed God to further His work in me.
While my job wasn’t fulfilling in a deep, passion-driven way, it did offer me valuable learning experiences, new skill sets, and the opportunity to work with wonderful people—something I’ve never regretted. However, the organization’s mission did not align with my personal sense of purpose, and that disconnect weighed heavily on me. I knew I needed a change, but living in a remote location limited my job options. I also knew I wasn’t willing to return to a 100-mile round-trip commute, which was a major reason I had shifted to local work back in 2017.
A New Path Forward
I now run a part-time life coaching business, fulfilling my passion for serving others—helping them navigate the ups, downs, winding roads, and new adventures that life offers.
But something was still missing.
Though my work was meaningful, the ongoing lack of face-to-face interaction and growing video fatigue began to wear on my mental and emotional health. I prayed for God to soften my heart—to make me willing to release the creature comforts of the past. What had once been peaceful solitude had slowly turned into isolation and discomfort. After weeks of wrestling and praying, I woke up one morning and realized I was mentally exhausted enough to make a change.
So, I stepped forward in faith.
I applied for a part-time job in a field I’ve always been interested in but never had the courage to pursue (more later on this). Thankfully, I was selected for the role! I've also embraced the fact that I am a person of many interests and exploring them is not only okay but essential for my fulfillment. I don’t have to limit myself to just one thing—my sense of purpose is built on diverse experiences and balancing them is part of the journey. Learning new things, serving others, and embracing the adventures along the way continue to shape and inspire me.
Walking Through the Open Door
TODAY marks the beginning of another adventure—I’m going in for onboarding for the part-time job, and I’m stoked to turn the key and be willing to step into something new. I am excited to discover whom I can serve and how I can grow, all while continuing my life coaching practice.
I’ve realized that life doesn’t have to be an “either-or” decision—it’s possible to balance both. And most importantly, God has given me peace in this decision. I call these moments Holy Spirit nudgings—those divine stirrings that lead me forward.
Lessons from the Journey
Over the years, as I’ve worked on healing, growth, passion, and purpose, I’ve learned something powerful:
Decisions aren’t right or wrong—they’re choices.
We simply need to be willing to deal with the consequences, adjust when necessary, and pivot if needed (thank you, Mel Robbins, for this reminder—it has truly stuck with me!).
Ready to Step Forward
As I write this, I am just a few hours away from stepping into my new beginning. I am ready to walk through these doors with confidence, knowing that God is leading me, guiding me, and making my path straight—after a long, slow process of growth and stretching in ways I never thought I could handle, I've never felt more ready to get back to peopling!
Here’s to turning the key and embracing what’s next!
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Grace to you,
Cindy
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