Uncertainties Deep in Our Hearts
The truth is far simpler and far more beautiful, all we need to do is ask…
This week, I had a conversation that stirred something deep within me—one of those conversations that gently exposes the fears we tuck away and reminds us how much we truly depend on God. As women, as mamas, as daughters of the King, we often walk through seasons where our faith feels small. We compare ourselves to saints or to Mary, Our Mother, and quietly assume that their strength is unreachable for us.
But that is one of the enemy’s most subtle lies: that we are incapable of deep faith, incapable of holiness, incapable of strength.
The truth is far simpler and far more beautiful—
all we need to do is ask.
Jesus never demanded perfect faith, just the willingness to say, “Lord, increase my faith”
He asks for our little—our mustard seed—and He promises to grow it.
The Saints Who Walked Through Uncertainty
The saints weren’t born fearless; they became saints because they allowed grace to meet them in their fear. Some holy women whose faith was fiercely tested are mentioned here:
St. Monica, who prayed for years through uncertainty, heartbreak, and seeming hopelessness before witnessing her son Augustine’s conversion.
St. Gianna Beretta Molla, who entrusted her motherhood and her unborn child to God in the midst of frightening medical decisions.
St. Teresa of Calcutta, who lived through long seasons of spiritual dryness yet continued trusting God in the darkness.
St. Perpetua, a young mother who remained steadfast in faith even as she faced martyrdom, entrusting her infant son into God’s care.
St. Mary Magdalene, who stood at the foot of the Cross while darkness and confusion surrounded her, choosing to remain near Jesus even when she did not understand.
These women remind us that faith is not the absence of fear—it is choosing God in the midst of fear. And there are much more women that are not mentioned, we are not alone in this at all.
When Chaos Breaks Into Our Lives
And then there are moments when “bad news” arrives—the phone call, the diagnosis, the financial blow, the unexpected shift in our family—and suddenly we don’t even know how to pray. Chaos can make us feel lost, small, helpless.
But God never asks us to be perfect before turning to Him.
He simply asks us to come.
Sometimes all we can pray is:
“Jesus, I don’t know what to do. Be with me.”
And that is enough. And I am saying this here for me too, because I am far from perfect, and this is something I want to also encourage you today, we can strive to trust more, be willing to trust more, to ask to trust more.
Women of Scripture Who Walked Through Uncertainty
The Bible shows us women who faced the unknown with trembling hearts—yet trusted in Someone greater than themselves.
Remember Sarah, barren and weary, laughed in disbelief at God’s promise (Genesis 18:12). Yet God transformed her doubt into joy:
“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14)
Elizabeth, advanced in years and long-suffering in hope, still trusted that God’s timing was perfect. When her promise finally came, she proclaimed:
“The Lord has done this for me.” (Luke 1:25)
They were not confident because they saw the future clearly—they were confident because they trusted the One who held their future. How beautiful is to know that we don’t have to carry this burden, we can simply surrender it all to Him who knows best and loves us infinitely.
Daughters of the King: Our Daily Yes
We sometimes forget that being a mama—whether physically, spiritually, or emotionally—is a calling that stretches our hearts in ways we never expected. And yet, God has entrusted this vocation to us because He sees our capacity, even when we do not. He has given this precious gift for us to be mamas, for the time He is allowing us to do so. I definitely try to take advantage of this gift each day, even in the midst of my weaknesses.
We are capable of more faith, more courage, more hope, and more holiness than we think—not because of our own strength, but because of the One who strengthens us.
Every day, we have the opportunity to say:
“Lord, take my little faith… and make it Yours.”
God is forming something beautiful in you—yes, even in the chaos, even in the uncertainty, even in the days when you feel like you have nothing left to give.
You are a daughter of the King.
And daughters of the King are never abandoned, never unseen, and never without grace.
When Fear Wants to Take Over…
Fear is very present among us—sometimes more for others than for ourselves. So many families today live under the weight of uncertainty, not knowing what tomorrow may bring. Some parents fear deportation, separation, or the heartbreaking possibility that their children may be left fatherless or motherless in an instant. The future feels unclear, fragile, and overwhelming. These fears are real, and as women and mothers, our hearts naturally ache for those carrying this cross.
But something I heard in a homily recently touched a deep place in my heart: we have nothing to fear if we are truly striving to live a life of grace with Him. Nothing at all. No fear of people, no trembling before human threats, no surrendering to the power of those who can wound the body but not the soul.
As Scripture reminds us:
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” — Psalm 27:1
At the end of our lives, it will not be governments, systems, or strangers who stand before us. It will be Christ. The One who knows us, loves us, and has walked with us through every shadowed valley. People—no matter how powerful—are only flesh and blood, fragile as we are. Our fear belongs to God alone, and not the fear that paralyzes, but the holy fear that sets us free.
This holy fear—the fear of the Lord—is a fear born from love, reverence, and deep fidelity. It is the awe a bride has for her Bridegroom, when her eyes meet His and everything else fades away. This is the fear that strengthens our souls and anchors us in storms. As Proverbs teaches:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” — Proverbs 9:10
And again, God whispers assurance into our trembling hearts:
“Fear not, for I am with you… I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you.” — Isaiah 41:10
Even Jesus Himself tells us how to direct our fear rightly:
“Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” — Matthew 10:28
This holy fear—this deep love wrapped in reverence—is the kind that reminds us that no earthly power, no political reality, no uncertain future can separate us from God’s protection or His providence.
We may walk through frightening times, but we do not walk them alone.
We may feel small, but our God is mighty.
We may tremble, but His hand is steady.
And so we hold onto His promise:
“Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9
This is the fear that frees us, strengthens us, and reminds every daughter of the King that no matter what the world threatens, our future is held by Someone far greater.
Reflective Questions
Where in my life right now is my faith feeling “small,” and how might I invite the Lord to increase it—just as the apostles once prayed, “Lord, increase our faith”?
Which woman of Scripture or saint do I most relate to in this season—Sarah, Elizabeth, St. Monica, St. Gianna, or another—and what does her story teach me about trusting God in uncertainty?
What fears—personal, family-related, or for my community—am I allowing to take root in my heart, and how can I begin transforming them into holy fear that leads me closer to God rather than away from Him?
In moments when chaos or “bad news” enters my life, what practical steps can I take to center myself in God’s presence (prayer, Scripture, sacraments, silence) so that I remember who truly holds my future?
