understanding god’s ways

lately, my life has been strange…things haven’t been going the way they normally go. i have to admit, i’ve been a little confused. i am a dreamer and a planner, so i normally have my life neatly compartmentalized and scheduled to a fault. i am usually very confident about where i am going and how i’m getting there. in these last 6 months, nothing has turned out quite like i’ve planned. actually, my plans have been blown out of the water…one by one, little by little. i’m left wondering god, what are you up to? and the crazy thing is, he’s not letting me in on the plan (or at least i’m not hearing him).

this afternoon, i jumped on the treadmill for a brisk walk/jog and began to pray. the lord spoke, and here is what he said: my ways are mysterious…they are not man’s ways. often, you won’t understand them…and that’s okay. have faith and trust me.

so, i’m seeking him, and if i don’t quite understand, that’s allright with me. i’m called to walk a walk of faith, not a walk of certainty. although, i am certain of the outcome. i am certain of the promises given in god’s word. i am certain of eternity in his presence.

i want to encourage you to seek god and serve him with your whole heart, but don’t worry so much about understanding his ways or his perfect will. he will lead you there…in due time…and you will know he was orchestrating things the whole time you were questioning his ways. relax. don’t stress over it. push worry and anxiety from your mind. we serve a god who moves in mysterious ways.