Tag: Gods plan

God’s Got This: Resting in His Faithfulness

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I needed to write tonight (Sunday June 22nd). My heart feels heavy, not with hopelessness, but with questions, confusion, and honestly—this overwhelming need to let go and trust You. It’s just… hard sometimes. My mind knows the truth: You are good, You are faithful, You are in control. But my emotions? They don’t always catch up.

Today was one of those days that tested me. Work was chaotic, and I felt like nothing I did was enough. I tried my best—stayed online late, double-checked everything in my project case, fake-smiled through it all. But deep down, I felt anxious. Not because of the project itself, but because I’m scared. Scared that I’m failing. Scared that You’re disappointed in me. Scared that maybe I’m not where I’m “supposed” to be.

But You reminded me of something powerful today.

Right in the middle of my anxious spiral, a verse popped into my head—like You whispered it gently to my spirit:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

I’ve read that verse probably a hundred times. I’ve memorized it. Quoted it. But today… today it hit differently. I realized I’ve been leaning so hard on my own understanding. My own logic. My five-year plan. My checklist of how things should be going by now. And in doing that, I’ve subtly told You that I trust my own ability to figure life out more than I trust You.

That stung.

God, I’m sorry. I truly am. I know You don’t expect perfection from me, but You do want my trust. You want my surrender. And that doesn’t mean giving up—it means handing over the steering wheel and saying, “God, drive. I’ll go wherever You take me.”

So tonight, I’m choosing to say it again: God, You’ve got this. Whatever “this” looks like—my career, my relationships, my finances, my emotions, my future—I’m giving it to You. I want to be like David when he said:

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”
— Psalm 56:3 (ESV)

Even David, a man after Your own heart, felt fear. But he didn’t stay there. He put his trust in You. Actively. Intentionally. That’s what I want to do too.

Here’s the truth, Lord. Trusting You isn’t always a one-time thing. For me, it’s like… a million little moments every single day. I trust You when I pray. I trust You when I let go of what I can’t control. I trust You when I stop rehearsing worst-case scenarios in my head. I trust You when I choose peace over panic.

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Honestly, it’s humbling. I’m 24, and there’s so much I thought I’d have figured out by now. But maybe that’s part of the journey. Maybe You’re allowing this space of “not knowing” to teach me how to walk by faith and not by sight.

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

Lord, that verse has been my anchor lately. It’s so countercultural to walk by faith. The world screams, “Have a plan. Be in control. Know what’s next.” But You whisper, “Follow Me. Trust Me. I know the way.”

Tonight, I needed to write all this out to remind myself—and maybe even to declare to You again—that I do trust You. Even when it’s messy. Even when my heart trembles. Even when I can’t see two steps ahead.

You’ve been too faithful for me to doubt You now.

I remember when I prayed for this job. You opened the door. I remember when I prayed for peace during Mom’s surgery. You flooded me with it. I remember when I asked You to show me if that relationship wasn’t from You—and You did, even though it hurt. You’ve always been there. Always come through. Always held me when I felt like I was falling.

So if I believe that You were God then, I need to believe You’re still God now.

Here’s a little prayer I want to pray tonight before bed:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being patient with me when I waver. Thank You for holding me when I’m tired of trying to hold everything together. I lay down my need to control, my fear of failure, my doubt, and my anxiety at Your feet.
You are the Author and Perfecter of my faith. I trust that You are writing a beautiful story, even if I’m only on a confusing page right now. Help me to rest in the truth that You see me, You know me, and You love me more than I can comprehend.
Teach me to trust You more tomorrow than I did today.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

I think about Peter walking on water sometimes. The second he looked at the waves instead of Jesus, he sank. And yet—You didn’t let him drown. You reached out and pulled him back up. That story gets me every time.

You didn’t shame him for looking away. You didn’t abandon him when he got scared. You just reached out and saved him.

That’s who You are, Lord.

You’re not waiting for me to be perfect. You’re just waiting for me to trust You.

So tomorrow, I’m going to my best to wake up and remind myself: God’s got this.

Proof That God Has A Plan For Us

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I just read about a very uplifting finding.

Scientists observed the mental well-being of people around 75 and 80 years old.

Considering everything that’s going on lately, most people would think that they are not doing well

And yet, they found the opposite!

The current 75- and 80-year-olds have much greater mental health than those 30 years ago.

They experience fewer depressive symptoms and higher contentment.

What could be the reason for this positive shift?

Well, progress like this doesn’t happen at random. 

The researchers have their theories

But this is a piece of proof that God’s plan is working.

Even if we don’t see it right away.

Everything is part of God’s divine plan for us.

He wants us to grow, learn, and thrive. 

This study is a testament to the fact that God is continuously working in our journeys.

Guiding us toward betterment

And providing us with the tools we need to overcome challenges and build more robust connections with one another.

We should be thankful that God’s love and guidance are always present in our paths.

His plan for us is to flourish and be a light in the world.

When we see positive shifts like this, let us rejoice and give thanks for the evidence of His work in our journeys.

And of course, let’s not forget our responsibility.

To actively participate in God’s plan. 

We must remain receptive to His guidance, seek avenues for growth, and support each other in our journeys of faith.

Together, we can continue to build a world that reflects God’s love, compassion, and hope for the future.

Let us celebrate the fact that some things are improving.

And let us put our trust in God’s plan.

How To Let God Guide You

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Our journeys are full of surprises, both good and bad.

We can’t ever be certain about what the future holds.

Sometimes we expect good things and bad things to happen.

Sometimes we anticipate hardship, and find that things work out more favorably than we thought.

Most people hate this.

They want to feel in control.

As Christians, however, we understand that things are not happening randomly.

We know that everything is part of God’s plan.

Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.”

This verse reminds us that we should accept the events in our journeys without judgment.

This doesn’t mean that we can’t have opinions or preferences.

God gave us the ability to think for a reason.

But we should trust that God knows what He’s doing, even if we don’t always understand it.

When we experience blessings, we should recognize them as blessings from God and thank Him for His goodness.

And when we face challenges or difficulties, we should trust that God is with us and doing everything for our good.

Proverbs 19:2 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” 

Our plans and desires may not always align with God’s will, but we can trust that His purpose will ultimately prevail.

Of course, we can still control a lot of things.

We can remain kind and forgiving to our loved ones.

We can support the less fortunate.

We can have a lot of impact on our journeys and the people around us.

But we shouldn’t forget that ultimately we should live according to God’s teachings.

So let’s commit to accepting everything without judgment, knowing that God is at work in every situation. 

Whether we’re facing significant problems or small ones, we can trust that He will guide us if we seek His wisdom and follow His lead.

Let’s trust in His divine providence.

No matter what you may have seen on social media…a lot of people are lonely nowadays.

Numerous studies have shown that loneliness is on the rise – even if you can’t tell at first glance.

The rise of technology and decline of in-person social interaction has pushed people toward isolation.

And after being stuck in their houses for two years, a lot of people have stayed shut inside their shells.

The real issue, however, is that they are too ashamed to admit it.

As a Christian, I want to remind you that you are not alone in this struggle.

And that there are ways to care for yourself and manage feelings of loneliness, through the guidance and love of God.

One of the most important things we can do to manage feelings of loneliness is to practice self-compassion.

The reason this is so crucial is that a lot of people are too hard on themselves.

They take on too many responsibilities and feel guilty when they can’t complete everything.

So they blame themselves even for things beyond their control.

We have to remember, however, that God wants us to love ourselves.

When practicing self-compassion, you should be treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would show your loved ones.

Once you do that, you are in a better position to move to the next step…

Improving your relationships.

It’s clear that we are social creatures.

And that we need to regularly interact with friends and family.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.“

There is no replacement for genuine interaction with other people.

So make sure you strive to improve the connection with the people closest to you – or even create different connections.

Another thing we have to remember is that God is always with us, especially in times of loneliness. 

He is a loving companion that can help us make it through everything.

It’s important to cultivate a relationship with Him through prayer, reading the Bible, and meditating on His word.

God will help us as long as we let Him.

So remember, it is okay to be feeling lonely. Everyone does at some point.

The important thing is to not be ashamed of it and live as God would want you to.