Lost in the Fog
Where Do You Find Strength to Take the Next Step?
It’s been a while since I posted here, but I haven’t forgotten about this blog. There were moments when I'd cringe at the thought of not keeping up, and other times I’d remind myself that ‘it’s okay to stumble sometimes’. For a long time, I was comfortable—or maybe "resigned" is the better word—with falling short. In my first post, I talked about wanting this space to be a place for honesty, where walls come down, vulnerability is welcomed, and authenticity is celebrated. Today’s post feels like a return to that.
There are a few reasons why I’ve been absent, and I think it’s worth sharing them:
Sometimes, I just felt blank. I didn’t know what to say, mostly because I was confused. I’d been praying about something for a while, waiting for a clear answer. And when I thought I finally had it, things didn’t turn out as expected. That left me wondering: Was that really the answer I’d been waiting for? Or did I misinterpret the signs?
Deadlines also became harder to meet. Anyone who knows me knows I’m usually an executor—I get things done on time, whether for work or other areas of my life. But recently, I’ve struggled to keep up. Work was manageable, but everything else felt like it was slipping through the cracks. Maybe the confusion over my unanswered prayers contributed to that. I found myself wanting to pause, to wait for the fog to lift. The thing about missing deadlines is that the more you fall behind, the easier it becomes to do nothing.
I’m doing an audit of my life. When people talk about life audits, it often means cutting people off, but for me, it’s something different. I’m looking back at my past relationships—not to walk away from them, but to see where I could have done better and whether there's a way to make things right. We all have relationships that need attention, don’t we?
I’m also taking stock of the people in my life right now. There are those I want to be more intentional with, but here’s something you may not know about me: I tend to freeze up when people call or message me. Sometimes, I’ll go weeks—or even months—without responding, and when I finally do, I find myself scrambling for an excuse. It’s a habit I’m working on, but it’s hard to break.
There are probably more reasons for my silence, but these are the big ones. For now, I’m praying for the strength to push through this season and come out on the other side a little stronger—and a little more present.
To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what the next step looks like. But I do know it involves showing up—even when it’s hard. So here I am, posting again. Maybe you’ve felt stuck too, like you’re not living up to your own expectations. If that’s the case, I hope this resonates with you.
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
“So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time, we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit.” Galatians 6:9 (MSG)
Have you ever found yourself in a similar place—struggling to keep up, feeling like you're stuck in a fog? How did you navigate through it?
Until next time, let’s keep pressing forward, one step at a time, trusting that God is at work, even when we can’t see the whole picture.
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My current reality. This was really prompt and profound. Thanks Olabisi.
It’s so important to remember my key takeaway, evaluating one’s life doesn’t have to mean taking people out, it might just mean becoming a better person to people or might even mean forgiving yourself so you can move on from things that makes you feel stuck!