Dear Sis, You’re Part of Something Way Bigger: Trusting God, Embracing Faith, and Overcoming Fear
“If you feel insignificant, you better think again. Better wake up because you're part of something way BIGGER. You're part of something way BIGGER.” – Beyoncé, BIGGER
Dear Sis,
Over the summer, I created a “Summer of Joy” playlist filled with songs that elicited happiness, freedom, and a whole lot of positivity. And although we are a month into fall, I still play it. It’s become a major part of my self-care. One of the songs on that playlist is BIGGER by Beyoncé off her underrated masterpiece of an album, Black is King (which, in my opinion, doesn’t get the credit and the recognition it deserves, but I digress), and it made me think about the ways God calls us to move. How He nudges us out of our comfort zones and forces us into the unknown, even when it doesn’t make sense. Sometimes, those shifts can feel like a whisper. Whereas, other times, they feel like full-on earthquakes shaking, shattering, and dismantling everything we thought was secure.
I’m in one of those seasons right now. One that’s stretching me in ways I didn’t expect. It’s distancing me away from what's safe, familiar, and convenient. It’s forcing me to trust instructions when I haven’t even seen the plan. It’s requiring me to believe that obedience is greater than logic.
And whew… that’s not easy.
Because if I’m honest, whenever I’ve tried to make things easier for myself by altering the plan to fit God’s blueprint I would feel something in my spirit saying, “That’s not what I told you to do.” For example, recently, when buying my first car, I was shown the one that God wanted for me, but I started setting my sights on an older, less expensive model. As God would have it, that car was sold before I could even visualize myself in it. And I heard Him tell me, “That’s not the car I want for you. I already showed you what I wanted you to have.”
That’s just one of many instances where I’ve tried to reason with God by offering Him a watered down version of His plan. I would cry, wrestle with doubt, ask for an easier way, but each time I would be reminded that I’m meant for something way bigger. Bigger than my fears. Bigger than my doubts. Bigger than myself.
Sis, let’s talk about those limiting beliefs we have a tendency to carry. You know, the ones that tell us, “You’re not ready,” “You’ll fail,” “No one will care,” “You’re not good enough.” Those beliefs, if we’re not careful, are traps. They convince us to settle for safe instead of walking boldly into our purpose. They keep us replaying the same cycles, praying the same prayers, and waiting for change that won’t come until we move.
And if God calls you to move, THEN MOVE!
I’ve realized that my fear of stepping into the unknown was derived out of a fear of failure. But if I take it one step deeper, it’s rooted in a fear of my own success and the responsibility that comes with it. I’ve been afraid of the weight of my own potential and of disappointing myself, as well as those around me. I’ve been afraid to fully embrace the blessings I’ve been given, for fear that I might mismanage them.
But here’s what keeps me going: obedience, stretch, surrender. It’s part of a story that is so much bigger than me.
It’s about legacy. It’s about healing generations—the ones that come before us and the ones after. It’s about being a shining example of what faith in motion looks like.
Our ancestors prayed for opportunities like this. For us to stand in our callings, to move beyond fear, and to trust that our “yes” would benefit the ones who come, long after we have left this earthly realm. That’s exactly what this season is asking of me. And that’s exactly what this season is asking of you.
As Beyoncé sings, “Step out your estimate. Step in your essence. And know that you’re excellent. RISE!”
You are part of something way bigger. Something that will inspire others to believe that faith outweighs fear. Something that will change your entire lineage. Something that is the hope and the dream of our ancestors.
So when the doubts cloud your vision, when the road feels rocky, and when the fear wants to keep you hidden and small, remember: you’re not walking for yourself alone. You’re walking for those who need to see what’s possible at the intersection of obedience, faith, and courage.
In the words of Queen Bey, “Understand the truth about that question in your soul. Look up, don't look down, then watch the answers unfold. Life is your birthright, they hid that in the fine print. Take a pen and rewrite it.”
Pray on it. Believe in it. And walk towards it. Because you got it.
With Love,
Racquel