Finding Strength in Faith: A Personal Journey
Dear readers,
Faith is one of those things that’s deeply personal and sometimes hard to put into words. I’m still figuring it out myself—and honestly, some days it feels stronger than ever, and other days I feel like I’m just trying to hold on to it. But I wanted to write this, not as an expert or someone who has it all together, but just as a woman on her own journey—reminding herself what matters.
For me, faith means trusting in something bigger than myself… even when things don’t make sense. Especially when they don’t.
I remember a time not too long ago when life felt like it was crumbling in every direction. I won’t go into every detail, but I will say this: I had reached a point where I felt like I was doing everything right and still getting knocked down. It wasn’t prayer that fixed it immediately, but it was prayer that kept me going. Quiet conversations with God, even when I didn’t have the words. I think that’s when faith becomes real—not when everything is going right, but when you’re clinging to it through the chaos.
These days, I try to slow down and spend time in prayer or just stillness—whether I’m sipping a warm cup of tea in the morning or sitting under the sky in the evening. Sometimes that’s where I feel God the most—in the silence, in the in-between moments, when I’m not rushing or overthinking.
Being out in nature has helped me reconnect too. There’s something powerful about realizing how big the world is… and how cared for we still are in it. When I take a walk or just pause to notice the wind, the trees, the sky—it grounds me in ways that nothing else really can.
Another thing that’s helped me: my family. My circle may be small, but they are everything. We’ve prayed together, leaned on each other, and reminded one another that we don’t have to walk through this life alone. They’ve been my safe place to land, and I don’t take that for granted.
And I know that not everyone’s walk with faith looks the same. That’s okay. This post isn’t about telling you what to believe—it’s just me saying that no matter where you are in your spiritual journey, you’re allowed to keep seeking, questioning, and growing. Whether your faith is loud or quiet, certain or still evolving, you’re not the only one walking it out.
Lately, I’ve been learning that faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being open. Open to growth, open to healing, and open to something bigger than our fears. It doesn’t always look like big miracles. Sometimes it looks like getting through the day with grace and gratitude.
If you’re someone who’s still figuring it out like me, I just want to say: that’s more than okay. You don’t need to be perfect to be present. You don’t need to have it all together to be faithful.
With strength and presence,
Just Catrina
