Do you stop at "almost"?

Hi Soul 🌻

Almost
adverb
/ˈɔːlməʊst/
not quite; very nearly; not yet

During my Sunflower (turn to God) Selah (pause) this week, he whispered the question…

The “almost” gives you character

You almost got that relationship
You almost got that car
You almost got that opportunity
You almost got that apartment
You almost got that pet

If God is giving you an “almost,” He cares more about the character you build than the outcome you think you want or need.

In fact, He cares more about your heavenly treasures than the earthly, that’s exactly might be why He doesn’t just give you the _ (person, place, thing). You fill in the blank.

He knows the desires of your heart, but He cares way more about sculpting your attitude, perspectives, and grit through the journey than the temporary outcome.

Remember that a “no” or “almost” means that it is “not quite” there, it is “very nearly” there, it is “not yet” there.

In an “almost”, you are in proximity, near-achievement, partial fulfillment

The concept of "almost" in scriptures often reflects themes of proximity, near-achievement, or partial fulfillment.

Here are some examples from various scriptures where the notion of "almost" can be inferred or is explicitly mentioned:

Here, King Agrippa is almost persuaded by Paul's testimony but does not fully commit.

Jesus acknowledges that the scribe is close to understanding the kingdom of God, but not fully there.

This verses highlight how"not yet" is used to convey perseverance, faith, hope, and the ongoing nature of God's promises and presence, even in difficult or uncertain times.

“Not yet” doesn’t mean “never”

This week I have experienced or witnessed some “almost” scenarios.

• I “almost” confirmed reunion with my dog, Grace, but “not yet”.

• Because I was focused on some essential tasks this week that will free up space and time moving forward, I “almost” was able to edit some Bloom Beyond videos, but “not yet”.

• I visited a holocaust camp in Norway, and saw several stories of how they were day by day faced with choosing between the hope and the despair of “almost” free, but “not yet.”

Remember to not assume that “not yet” means “never”. It might simply just mean “not yet”. Take it to Christ, lay it before Him in prayer.

Either way, God might be redirecting you, changing your pace, or your perspective. Or you know what? Sometimes He doesn’t allow something for the moment and have a different route planned. He might also need to work in the Spirit of another person.

Overall, He has a plan! So, I pray that this letter will give you hope for your “yet”. Through Christ, I know that your “yet” is growing the virtues and fruits of the Holy Spirit in you.

Here’s to falling in love with Jesus so you can fall in love with the “almost”. No matter the “almost” you are facing…

Glory to God,
🌻 Martine | Bloom Beyond