More often than we think, we stand in between what was and what could be. In between who we were and who we are striving to be. In between starting and finishing. In between today and tomorrow. In between the known and the unknown.

And I found that the middle part is as necessary as the start and end, if not the most important thing. This is where we learn how faith works. It’s the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. And we also learn more about where our faith lies. We get deeper into the character of who (or what) we have faith in. Gradually and eventually, we no longer base our actions on fear but on faith strengthened by assurance upon assurance.

The true test is in the middle. Every boring or scary step towards the end makes us who the end requires, stripping away old habits and beliefs. Or maybe the end is really not the end but only a resting point. And again, we find ourselves in the middle spot.

Moving.

Growing.

Living.