I remember the first time someone said to me, “I prayed for you this morning.” Those words carried a weight I couldn’t quite explain. Prayer has always been something sacred to me, but I’ve been on a journey of truly understanding how and when to pray — for myself and for others .

“The same thing I see in you.” That was what the Lord whispered to me one Wednesday evening, in the middle of prayer. Earlier that day, I couldn’t shake the story of the woman at the well. It replayed in my mind on a loop—unusual, because while I was familiar with the story, I never considered it particularly relatable or teachable for me. I knew it, but I didn’t see myself in it. And then I did what we’re often hesitant to do. I asked God. “What did You see in her?” I assume

Maybe it’s time to confess — I’ve struggled with distinguishing my best from the Lord’s yes. For a long time, I didn’t believe it was okay if I didn’t get it right the first time. I didn’t believe it was okay to not be one hundred percent sure I was making the best decision. And I certainly didn’t believe it was okay to give something a real shot, even if I might fail. But it is. Because He is with me. I’ve been guilty of thinking I could disappoint God by not succeeding — as