Trusting God: The Only Way Forward
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
— Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Life often feels like walking through fog. We strain to see what lies ahead, anxious about the next step, the next decision, or the next trial. We crave clarity, certainty, and control—yet God invites us into something far more profound: trust.
#1: The Dots We Can’t Yet Connect
Steve Jobs once said, "You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward." How true this is! In the midst of confusion, loss, or unexpected turns, we rarely see how today’s struggles could possibly fit into a greater purpose. We question, we worry, we try to force our own plans. But Romans 8:28 reminds us: God is already weaving every thread—even the painful, confusing ones—into a tapestry of grace. Our job isn’t to understand, but to surrender. To trust that the One who holds eternity sees the masterpiece we cannot.
#2: Walking in Purpose, Step by Step
We are not wandering aimlessly. We are "called according to His purpose." This calling isn’t always a dramatic revelation; often, it’s revealed in the quiet faithfulness of daily obedience. We walk forward not by sight, but by trusting His character: His love is unwavering, His wisdom is perfect, and His plans for us are good (Jeremiah 29:11). As we surrender our need for control, we discover His purpose—not as a distant destination, but as a journey walked hand-in-hand with Him. One day, looking back, we’ll trace His faithfulness through every valley and mountain, and whisper, "He was with me all along."
The Choice Before Us:
Will we anchor our hearts in anxiety, or in the unchanging truth of God’s promise? Trust isn’t denial of pain; it’s choosing to believe that God is greater than our circumstances. When fear whispers, "This is meaningless," let faith respond: "God is working this for my good."
A Prayer of Surrender:
Heavenly Father,
My vision is so limited; my heart so prone to fear. Forgive me for clinging to my own understanding when You ask me to trust You. Help me release my grip on the "why" and the "how," and rest in Your promise that all things—even the hard things—are in Your hands. Strengthen my faith to walk forward today, not because I see the path, but because I know Your heart. Align my desires with Your purpose. When doubts arise, remind me of Your past faithfulness. Thank You for being a God who redeems, restores, and never wastes a single moment of my journey. I choose to trust You now.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
This post is DeepSeek's answer to my prompt:
Improve and complete the following devotion:
Trusting God as the Way to move forward
Romans 8:28 states, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose"
#1 Steve Jobs' famous quote, "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward," means that you can't predict the future or understand how events will fit together as they are happening. It's only later, looking back, that you can see the connections and understand the path you've taken. So, we don't try to understand but to trust God's love and plan for us. Knowing that God will use all things for our good.
#2 We are called with a purpose, His purpose for us. We walk with trust to discover His purpose for us. At the end, we may look back and see His purpose for us.
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