“Almost” may seem right, but it tests your faith. Karin Hadadan reminds us to trust the quiet whispers of our hearts. In Finding God Every DayRebecca Simon shows how trusting God’s timing brings blessings that are truly meant for you. Read on to see how a little rejection opens the door to what God has planned.
There is silence in the heart that says, I deserve more than this.
Whenever we are in the process of birthing a dream, manifesting a goal, calling forth an opportunity, or stepping into greatness, something curious often happens. Just before the greatest blessing comes, something very close to what we want appears. It sounds exciting, it sounds relevant, it sounds promising… but deep down, something is a little off.
This is a test—not to pass or fail—but to see if you believe you are worthy as God knows you are.
Trials rarely come in the way of what we really want. Rather, they appear as an object probably on the right. It’s not a dream job, but one that checks most of the boxes. Not a soulmate, but someone who fits the bill. It’s not a perfect opportunity, but it holds a taste of what you’re looking for.
And when these “probably” come up, we naturally want to share the news. We tell our friends that after months of negotiation, we finally got an offer. We tell our family that we met someone who matches our dream partner list in mysterious ways. We are telling our community that an opportunity has arrived on our doorstep that could lead to great things.
But sometimes, under the joy, there is a hidden pain. An insider knows something is wrong. And maybe—just maybe—the very need to seek external validation is proof that what is before us is not as holy as we want it to be.
The heart speaks quietly, slowly, but confidently: Don’t sit well. If you say no to this, you say yes to more.
Meanwhile, everyone’s voices grew louder. They tell you to play it safe. Taking what you can get. That this is as good as it gets. They express their own fears: The job market is unpredictable. You cannot make a living of your own accord. You should be in a relationship now.
And when we hear those voices enough, we begin to question our own. We wonder if we are asking too much. We question the power of our understanding. We forget that God’s plan is not lacking in it.
But the truth is—we always know. Whether something is good for us or not. Our bodies send signals: a gut feeling that something is off, a shift in energy, a subtle shift from confidence to reluctance.
At that point, we have a choice: prepare for it, or hope that something bigger is on the way. We can follow the crowd, or we can follow the quiet wisdom of our souls.
If we say no to almost, we make room for the the exact thing. We show God that we trust His timing more than we trust our fears. He’s not in the budget. He doesn’t want you to have less than you deserve. He wants you to experience the full measure of joy, love, abundance, and peace.
Which is almost designed to discourage you. They are designed to prepare you. They are divine checkpoints that ask: Will you trust me enough to wait?
Because the blessings that are truly yours—the partner of your dreams, the perfect role, the opportunity that changes everything—will never leave you in doubt. They will come in peace. They will feel at home.
