More Is Still In Store

'Today, I choose to believe that what is ahead of me is greater than what I can see right now. I will walk in humility, honor others with grace, and trust that life is still preparing me for what is meant for me.'

There are seasons in life when we find ourselves asking, “What's next?” We may not say it out loud, but the question sits quietly in our hearts. After the stretching, the waiting, the healing, the rebuilding, the serving, and sometimes even the tears, we wonder what is in store. The phrase, 'in store,' reminds us that while something may not be visible yet, it can still be prepared. It speaks of what is reserved, waiting, and already held for the right time. And isn’t that how life often works? Things are unfolding behind the scenes before we ever see them. Moments align before we understand them. Strength is built in private before opportunities appear in public.

My analytical self has learned that purposeful living is not always about knowing every detail of the future. Sometimes, it is about trusting that something greater is unfolding ahead of us, preparing what we need while also preparing us for what is coming.

There have been seasons in my own life when I did not fully understand what was happening. I could see the delay, but I couldn't see the development. I could feel the pressure, but I didn't yet recognize the preparation. I have had moments when life slowed me down, circumstances stretched me, and I had to choose whether I would become bitter or become better.

One of those seasons reminded me that when life pauses us, it's not always a setback. Sometimes, it is a setup. What looked like an interruption became a place of reflection. What looked like delay became a place of growth...something two of my anchor mentors often teach. And what looked like an uncomfortable season became a reminder that there was still more in store.

And here is the part we don't always talk about: while we are waiting to see what's in store for us, life is also revealing how we treat the people placed in front of us. That's where the word “Namaste” offers a meaningful teaching moment. Simply put, "Namaste" means, "I honor you." Regardless ofAt its simplest, Namaste means, “I bow to you” or “I honor you.” personal beliefs, we can all agree on this: every person we encounter carries value, dignity, purpose, and a story we may know nothing about.

Pause for a moment and think about this: we cannot fully step into what is ahead of us while dishonoring the people along the way. That may sound simple, but it is deeply meaningful. Purposeful living is not just about where we're going. It's also about how we treat people while we are on the journey.

Honor is not just something we give to people with titles. Honor is how we acknowledge the worth in another person. For women, this is especially important. Many of us have carried seasons where we felt unseen, unheard, underestimated, or overlooked. Some of us have walked into rooms where we had to fight to be respected. Some of us have served faithfully while wondering if anyone noticed. Some of us have encouraged everybody else while quietly needing encouragement ourselves.

That is why we must be careful not to become what wounded us. We know what it feels like to be dismissed, so we should be women who make others feel seen. We know what it feels like to be judged by a season, so we should be women who extend grace. We know what it feels like to be overlooked, so we should be women who recognize the gifts, strength, and beauty in one another.

Living Ready for What Is Still In Store

As we reflect on what may still be in store, there are a few reminders I believe we need to hold close. First, what's hidden isn't always forgotten. Sometimes we confuse what we can't see with what's not happening, but growth often begins in hidden places. A seed is hidden before it breaks through the ground. A baby is hidden before birth. Strength is often developed in private places. Wisdom is formed in seasons we would not have chosen. Purpose is shaped before it is revealed. So, we can't despise the hidden season or assume nothing is happening because it's not yet visible. Something may be developing within us before it shows up around us, and preparation is often bigger than our perception.

Second, honor is part of the journey. While we are waiting for what is in store, we must practice the posture of honor. Honor says, “I see you.” Honor says, “Your story matters.” Honor says, “Your presence has value.” Honor says, “I do not have to compete with you to celebrate you.” That reminder is especially important for women. We don't have to make another woman smaller in order to stand tall, and we do not have to dim her light in order to shine. We don't have to compare paths when there is enough purpose for all of us. When we honor one another, we create spaces where healing can breathe, gifts can grow, and women can rise without apology. Namaste may say, “I bow to you,” but a life of purpose says, “I recognize your worth.” That recognition should change how we speak, how we listen, how we support, and how we show up for one another.

And finally, humility keeps us ready for what is next. If something meaningful is ahead, humility helps us receive it with the right heart. Humility doesn't mean thinking less of ourselves. It means staying grounded. It means we can be confident without being arrogant, gifted without being prideful, and strong without being hardened. Purpose without humility can become performance. Calling without compassion can become noise. Influence without honor can become harmful. Life is not just preparing us for bigger opportunities. It is shaping our character for greater responsibility. So as we wait, we grow. As we serve, we mature. As we heal, we become more compassionate. As we rise, we reach back and help another woman rise too.

The question is not only, “What is in store for me?” The deeper question may be, 'Who am I becoming while I wait?'

A Soul Thread to Carry

Take a few quiet moments and sit with these questions:

• What am I trusting for that I cannot see yet?

• Who in my life needs to feel more honored and appreciated?

• How can I create space for another woman to feel seen, heard, valued, and encouraged?

Then do one intentional act of honor. Send the message. Make the call. Speak the encouragement. Celebrate her. Support her. Remind her that she matters. Because purposeful living is not just about reaching a destination. It is about how we show up along the way.

Sis, what is ahead of you has not been canceled by what you have been through. The delay did not erase your potential. The hard season did not disqualify you. The hidden place did not mean you were forgotten.

Keep walking. Keep healing. Keep honoring. Keep believing.

There is still more in store.

And as you move forward, never forget to honor the women around you.

You are loved.

You are seen.

You are still becoming.

And yes, you still matter.

With Grace and Purpose,

Cheryl A.S. Hurley

"Living unapologetically in purpose."

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"You're Not Behind, You're Being Positioned" is now live... and this one is for anyone who has ever wondered if they've missed their moment or fallen behind. Sometimes God's timing feels slower than we'd like. Sometimes the waiting feels long. But that doesn't mean God has forgotten you. In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful reminder: Delay does not mean denial. God may be preparing, protecting, and positioning you for what's next.

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