With everything going on in our lives, it is easy to take things into our own hands instead of leaving them in God’s hands. When we make our own plans, we may feel a sense of security because we are able to envision the next steps. However, a lot of the time, if our plan is not His will, our plans do not end up working out. I have tried to make and follow my own plan before, but I ended up getting really overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. I started asking God, why is this not working out? What am I supposed to do? But then, I realized that I was feeling like that because I was putting my trust in my own plans, so I started asking God, what is Your will for me? Then, I remembered Proverbs 3:5-6. I really enjoy these verses because it reminds me that I can trust God completely with everything and that if I seek His will, I will eventually know His will for me.

God already has a plan for each of us in accordance with His will. However, He cannot show us His will until we put our trust fully in him and seek Him above all things. But how can we actually trust Him? We can trust the Lord by making the choice to trust Him. When we make the choice to trust Him, and practice it daily, that thought of us trusting the Lord becomes reality. And how do we seek His will? Well, God’s will is always going to align with His Word, so every time you have to make a big decision, go to the Bible and find out what it says in relation to your situation. Once you are trusting Him and seeking His will, things will start to become clearer as you continue your journey with the Lord. Believe me when I say to trust Him because the safest place for your worries, thoughts, and your heart, is in His hands.

Suggested prayer: Lord, thank you for leading me in the path that You have for me. Please continue guiding me through everything life brings my way as I keep trusting You. In Your mighty name I pray, amen.

1. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT).

Today’s Encounter was written by: Gianna B.