#patience

A day shaped by routine, quiet effort, ad lingering questions—learning how to stay present with someone while wrestling with uncertainty about emotional reciprocity.

A day shaped by appointments, waiting rooms, and small acts of care—showing up gently, staying present, and holding space for love even when it's met with hesitation.

Scripture: Romans 15:13

I didn't decide to hope again—it simply showed up. This chapter reflects on the quiet return of openness, confidence, and trust after a long season of restraint, grief, and waiting.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Somewhere between solitude and hope, love softened into something quieter. This chapter reflects on friendship, patience, and the kind of connection that doesn't rush to define itself—but still chooses to stay.

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

I still hope — but not the way I used to. Hope now feels quieter, slower, and more deliberate. It no longer demands outcomes; it waits with intention.

Scripture: Proverbs 15:18

Fatherhood has a way of revealing how much patience I thought I had—and how much more I still need. This chapter reflects on learning restraint, choosing calm, and understanding that leadership at home often begins with silence.

Scripture: Micah 7:8

There are seasons when the future doesn't look like a destination — it looks like fog. And maybe vision isn't about seeing far ahead, but about trusting the next step enough to take it.

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Fatherhood is shaped less by milestones and more by moments. This chapter reflects on the quiet power of presence—learning when to lead, when to listen, and how showing up consistently leaves a deeper imprint than perfection ever could.