04/14/26 Author: Nickolette Burnette

Hi friends, I hope you’re doing well today. If you’ve been following along with my recent posts, I truly appreciate you being here. This season of my life has been stretching and challenging me in uncomfortable ways, but even in the hard moments, I’m thankful for God’s presence. He’s with me through every thought, every challenge, and every question that comes up along the way. It’s real, and it’s part of the journey of faith. If you’re new here, my name is Nickolette, I’m 22, and I recently moved to the north side of Chicago. My story is still unfolding, and I’m glad to share it with you. If you’d like to know more about me, feel free to check out the “About Us” page. I’d love to hear how this resonates with you or any encouragement you want to share—it’s appreciated!

There are days when I feel unsure and wonder if I’m making the best choices. I honestly wrestle with my deep desire for connection, sometimes finding myself looking for fulfillment in the world instead of in God. Even though I know where true peace comes from, I still have those moments of questioning, asking God, “What’s really going on inside me?” Sometimes my thoughts are scattered and it’s tough to figure out what to do next and how to bring it all before God. I long for clarity. I’m learning that perfection isn’t the goal—real fulfillment comes when God is at the center. I’m still figuring out what it means to let go of old habits and desires, and to honestly examine my heart. I want to share the real stuff, even the messy parts, because that’s where we get to truly see who God is. There’s so much sweetness in experiencing His presence, even when it’s hard to turn away from what’s familiar or what the world offers. Sometimes, choosing faith feels like the harder road, but I’m discovering that God’s way is always worth it. I know I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for God’s grace. There are days when I wonder if I’ll keep walking in faith, especially when I feel discouraged or distant. But I find comfort in knowing God is always close, no matter how I feel. There’s a lot I’m still healing from—old wounds and painful memories—but I’m learning to bring those to God, too. Even when loneliness hits or when I feel the pull to seek attention or validation, that hurts me so bad, because I don’t necessarily understand. I am used to condemning myself, but that is not Jesus. I want to be honest about my struggles because it shows how much I need Him, and how much He’s already done in my life. I’m grateful for all he has done and the people in my life God will continue to use. To finish this short word today, God never loses. So, Jesus, have Your way—I know I need You more than anything else.

Share this with someone you think or know may need to hear this, I love you, God does more though.