There’s a kind of obedience that feels light and joy-filled—like a deep breath of peace. But then there’s the other kind. The kind that stretches you. Costs you. Presses against your comfort zone and makes you wonder if you really heard God right.

That’s what I call Tenacious Grace—the grace that helps you keep saying yes when your yes feels risky or unclear.

“Obedience isn’t about having it all together. It’s about saying yes even when it’s hard. Even when it costs us something. Tenacious grace is the grace that helps you keep showing up, keep believing, and keep saying yes.”
– A Pace of Grace, Chapter 5

Over the years, I’ve learned something about this kind of obedience: it rarely comes with a roadmap. It usually comes with a whisper.

And that whisper? It’s quiet, but steady. Persistent. It nudges you when you’d rather stay still. It draws you toward people, places, or decisions that feel just a little too big for your current strength. It’s the kind of invitation that almost always feels inconvenient—but undeniably holy.

I’ve walked into assignments that made zero sense on paper, but were confirmed by God again and again through His Word, His Spirit, and the fruit that followed. And while there have been tears, nerves, and moments where I felt unqualified, there’s also been deep joy—the kind that can only be found when you’re exactly where He wants you.

“God isn’t testing your strength. He’s training your trust.”

Tenacious grace is what holds you steady when you say yes and everything gets harder before it gets better. It’s the reminder that God didn’t ask for perfection—He asked for surrender. And even the smallest act of obedience can turn into a move of God you never saw coming.

If God’s asking you to do something that feels bigger than you, I want to remind you of this: obedience isn’t always convenient, but it is always worth it.

And when it feels costly? That’s often a sign that it’s building something eternal.

Reflect + Respond:

Where is God asking you to take a brave step of obedience right now?
What’s holding you back?
What would it look like to trust Him more than your comfort?

Take a moment to journal or pray over those questions—and then, say yes.

Scripture for the Week:

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
—Romans 8:28 (NIV)

💛 From the Pages of A Pace of Grace

This post was inspired by Chapter 5 of my upcoming book, A Pace of Grace: Steady Your Spirit When Life Gets Messy.
If you’ve ever wondered how to stay grounded, trust God’s leading, and find joy in obedience—this book was written for you.

Coming February 2026 from Leafwood Publishers.
Stay tuned for more sneak peeks this fall!