Ada used to over-explain herself.
Every time someone misunderstood her, she felt the urge to defend.
Every time someone doubted her effort, she worked twice as hard just to be seen.
She was tired not from life, but from trying to prove she was enough.
Until one day, her mentor looked at her and said,
“Ada, stop trying to prove what grace has already approved.”
That sentence stayed with her.
The world teaches us to prove,
prove your worth, prove your success, prove your relevance.
But God says, “Be still.”
Because you don’t need validation to be valuable.
Some people will misunderstand your silence.
Some will question your pace.
But that’s okay.
You’re not living to meet their expectations, you’re walking in divine direction.
You don’t have to post it to prove it.
You don’t have to rush to show results.
You don’t have to match anyone’s timeline.
When you know who you are and Whose you are,
you stop performing for approval.
You realize peace is louder than explanation.
So breathe.
You are doing better than you think.
Let your quiet progress speak louder than your defense.
You don’t owe anyone proof.
You owe God trust.
And when the time comes,
what He’s doing in you will be undeniable, even to those who once doubted.
Temilade Alokan
Light Lamp
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