God's plan
What If God Was Guiding Us?
Sometimes life throws us into the depths of chaos. Plans unravel, relationships crumble, opportunities slip through our fingers. And in those moments, it feels like the universe is working against us. We ask ourselves, "Why is this happening to me?" The frustration, the disappointment, and the heartbreak feel unbearable. But what if—just what if—God was guiding us all along?
The Unseen Hand in Life’s Toughest Moments
It’s easy to believe in divine guidance when things are going well. But when life is at its worst, when everything seems to be falling apart, that’s when faith is truly tested. The truth is, sometimes the shittiest things happen—not because we deserve them, not because we’re being punished—but because they are redirecting us to where we truly belong.
Think about the times you’ve been rejected, whether it was in business, love, or personal pursuits. That rejection might have felt like a door slamming shut, but in hindsight, wasn’t it leading you to something better? The job you didn’t get pushed you toward a better opportunity. The relationship that ended freed you to meet someone more aligned with your future. The failure that crushed you became the catalyst for a new and unexpected path.
Trusting the Bigger Picture
When you’re in the middle of hardship, it’s nearly impossible to see the bigger picture. You might be dealing with loss, financial struggles, or personal challenges that make no sense in the moment. But consider this: if we only trusted God’s plan when things were good, would it really be faith? Faith is believing that even the messiest, most painful experiences are part of a greater design.
History is full of people who faced unimaginable setbacks only to rise stronger than ever. Steve Jobs was fired from his own company before coming back to revolutionize the tech industry. Oprah was told she wasn’t fit for television before becoming one of the most influential media personalities in history. J.K. Rowling was rejected countless times before Harry Potter became a global phenomenon. Their losses didn’t destroy them; they positioned them for something greater.
Learning to Surrender
The hardest part of trusting divine guidance is surrendering control. We want to map out our own lives, decide what’s best for us, and avoid pain at all costs. But sometimes, the greatest blessings come disguised as obstacles. When we surrender—truly let go of the need to control everything—we open ourselves up to possibilities beyond our imagination.
If you’re going through something difficult right now, ask yourself: What if this is happening for me, not to me? What if this struggle is not a dead end, but a redirection? Instead of resisting, lean in. Trust that there is purpose in the pain, that something better is unfolding even if you can’t see it yet.
Moving Forward with Faith
It’s not about ignoring the pain or pretending everything is okay when it’s not. It’s about shifting your perspective and recognizing that your lowest moments might just be the foundation for your greatest breakthroughs.
So, the next time life knocks you down, remember: maybe you’re not lost. Maybe you’re just being guided to where you truly belong.
