I can't see those truths clearly now, but I see them clearer than before.
As I reflected upon this past school year, I realized that trusting God united all of the lessons I learned.
I faced the truth that my future won't necessarily involve marriage/dating, at least not in my preferred timeline.
I realized that the career I'm set upon isn't set in stone. God could call me elsewhere, and I would be joyful in that.
I realized that trusting God means not being in control. Like breaking my foot.
In all of these things, I see God's Spirit in me, leading me toward a greater joy in trusting God. He wants to lead You in this trust as well. Isn't that exciting?
Join with me in this prayer, a prayer inspired by a Bible study I did on trusting God. Say it out loud if you can. Investigate scripture that speaks truth into your worries about the future. Start with Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:1-4, Matthew 6:19-34, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Philippians 4:4-7, Hebrews 13:8, and 1 John 3:2-3.
Father,
You are all-knowing. Nothing takes You by surprise or catches You off guard. You have written out the Story of the world, including my small part. You have taken time to plan every day of mine before I took a breath in this world. You plan it perfectly, too. Not like I would.
Oh, how good You are and worthy of trust.
Oh, how good You are and worthy of trust.
Oh, how good it is for me to trust You.
But this is hard. I like to know, to control. I like neat lists and a good five year plan. In the moment, I am prone to worry about every little thing. I worry about my body, friendships, schooling, career, family, and even the weather and how it will change my daily schedule.
What would it look like, though, if I followed Your ways and didn't worry? What if I walked into the storm confidently obeying You and trusting You to either provide an umbrella or teach me to dance in the rain? What if I took every chance I got to bear Your fruit and have joy in Your Spirit?
Thank You for being You, a good, loving, all-knowing Author of the greatest Story ever. Thank You for never changing. Thank You for Your Spirit who is helping me to walk in trust and live with courage.
May Your name shine in my life, wherever You lead me,
Your Princess
What has God been teaching (or challenging) you about trust?
Princess Hannah
This is such a good post :) Thank you for sharing this!
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Thank you for coming on this journey with me!
DeleteThat was beautiful. Your surrender to Him is inspiring. xx
ReplyDeleteIt is far from perfect, but He is doing something.
DeleteI love this.
ReplyDeleteIsn't God great?
DeleteOh, how wise you are, Hannah. I love you so much.
ReplyDeletei can relate to this post so much. i'm also the type of person who makes to-do lists every day and has a five year plan written in my journal. it's hard for me to surrender everything to God, but I'm working on it, because I know His plans are so much better than my own. thank you for reminding me of that today! :)
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