If there is one life lesson that I've repeatedly had to learn, it would be patience. As soon as I think I have my life figured out, things change. The question of, "What are you doing next year?" keep me up at night, because I genuinely do not know.
But here's the good news: we can bring every worry to the feet of Jesus through prayer.
I'm a planner. I like to know exactly what I'm going to do and when I'm going to do it. If I've learned anything these past few months, it would be that my plans are not my own. Every single plan I've made has fallen through. And truthfully, thank goodness. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your path straight." My future is not mine to plan.
Proverbs 16:9 tells us, "We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps."
I think that it's really overwhelming to have a Heavenly Father who would want the best and most for our lives. I firmly believe that the Lord places desires in our hearts so that we will know what He wants us to do.
My favorite verse is Psalm 61:2 which says, "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock which is higher than I." I cannot count how many times I have recited that verse this year.
Psalm 139:7, "Where could I go to escape from you? Where could I get away from your presence?" There is no where that God would send us that He hasn't already been. He will always be there with us every step of the way.
No matter where this next year takes me, I will relax in the Love that will not let me go.