As I began to release my grip on my dreams and place them back in God’s hands, I didn’t receive clarity about the land, the timeline or next steps. The farm remained a future vision and the path to get there is still unclear (Proverbs 16:9).

But I started noticing the people around me.

What if God had already begun answering my prayers long before I realized what I was asking for?

Discovering God’s Preparation Through My Husband

In learning something new about my husband’s past, I discovered that God had constructed my husband just for me.

My husband, in his youth, had acquired quite a bit of equestrian knowledge and experience. He had practiced English riding and even knew how to do show jumping over obstacles.

Instead of anger at learning this later, the discovery resulted in a barrage of questions and ultimately putting his rusty skills up to the test in a private lesson together.

Another surprise came when he told me that he would be interested in taking western horse back riding lessons with me in the coming summer to refresh. This was followed by conversations, that he initiated, of the type of horse he wants. He seems to have it all figured out.

A year already full of surprises, added another one to the list when he announced that he wanted black cowboy boots to fit his rockstar look. Once acquired, he realized how comfortable they were and fell in love with his boots. While this was a small thing, another piece of the puzzle seemingly fell into place.

With each moment, I could see how God was aligning everything (Proverbs 3:5-6).

From Competing Dreams to Shared Vision

As 2025 progressed, God continued to align our dreams as a couple: a touring rockstar and a grounded homesteading country girl. Dreams that previously seemed to be in competition with each other were now seeing possibility.

My husband began talking more with me on OUR future plans. How WE envisioned the farm. It was no longer me striving, fighting to prove that I could bring this dream about on my own. Having him on board made it feel like this vision was achievable.

The work that God was doing behind the scenes! These moments that He didn’t reveal until I started committing my dreams to Him (Proverbs 16:3)!

And likewise, God was doing a work in progress on me, preparing me, in way that I never anticipated, to help my husband achieve his dream just as he was learning to do for mine (Ephesians 2:10).

These conversations, the alignment work God was doing in both of us, allowed us to grow closer as a couple. To grow stronger as a team that works together.

Praying for the Right People — and Recognizing Them

One of my prayer requests during the year was that God would bring the right people to me (Luke 10:2). It was clear that this dream wouldn’t come to pass without a team and the right opportunities.

Turns out the right person had been in front of me for years!

Hannah!

In one of our weekly get togethers over tea and board games, I felt prompted to finally share my dreams with her. With a bit of trepidation as to how she would react, my vision and how to get there all poured out, vulnerable and exposed – the farm, the long road ahead , the sense that God was calling me toward this with plans to use the farm for his kingdom.

Yet, God has always made us of the same mind. It’s almost uncanny! Even with time and distance apart, we meet to find we are learning the same things, exploring similar interests or facing parallel crossroads.

She is the answer to my prayer! Her heart has been dreaming of a homestead of her own. Who better to share the journey with than a friend!

Sharing a secret of my own with Hannah has made my dreams more real. She has motivated and encouraged me to keep moving forward. To keep learning as the steps unfold before us.

Alignment as Confirmation, Not the Finish Line

The farm is still a growing vision.

The land has not been acquired yet.

But these moments brought confirmation of the dreams I have had. That I wasn’t fighting for something that God hadn’t called me to.

God started with alignment in my marriage and in my friendship. He was preparing the people even before the dream started to evolve.

I didn’t expect where this alignment would lead. Into uncharted territory. At least for me. But this is where the next steps begin.

Grace and peace,

Jo

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