For Those Of You Not Yet Ready*

My dear friend, if your heart isn’t quite ready to take this step of faith today, let me assure you—**our Father’s love for you remains steady, patient, and full of tender mercy.** He knows your story better than you do, and He meets you in this moment not with condemnation, but with compassion. His grace isn’t a demand; it’s an invitation, extended with the same gentle persistence as a father kneeling down to whisper comfort to a hesitant child.

Perhaps the road ahead feels uncertain, or the weight of questions holds you back. That’s alright. God isn’t impatient with your process; He’s walking beside you, just as He did with the disciples on the Emmaus road—present even when they didn’t yet recognize Him (Luke 24:15–16). His love isn’t conditional on your readiness; it’s rooted in His unchanging character. Like the father of the prodigal, He sees you "while you are still a long way off" (Luke 15:20), not to scold your delay, but to celebrate your nearness, however small the steps may be.

So wherever you are today, know this: *you are deeply known, deeply loved, and held in the safety of His care.* There’s no rush, no pressure—only the quiet assurance that when you’re ready, His grace will be there, as sure as the dawn.

"The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love" (Psalm 103:8).

*With sincere gratitude for you,*
Dr. Robert Murphy

(If you’d ever like to talk or pray together about what’s holding you back, my heart—and my inbox—are always open. No judgment, only grace.)

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