Trust In the Lord. By Shannon Smith.
“But let him who ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.” – James 1-6
Seasons lead to journeys or journeys lead to a season! I started this season with a new career and full of peace, but it has led to a journey of the unknown.
When I started the training for my new job, I had no idea what I was doing or if I would even be able to accomplish it. But what I remember the most, the thing that stood out and gave me peace, was feeling like whatever happened, actually knowing whatever happened, I would be okay because I knew God knew what was best for me and would guide me in the right direction. I honestly had no concerns; I was carefree in wherever this was going to end up for me.
“For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
After a year of training and working, I finally accomplished what I had set out to do, and then the problems began. I was still learning, and I was making mistakes. Unfortunately, my career got put on hold. Although I was still working, I wasn’t doing what I was trained for, what I had set out to do and what my heart desired.
Then my circumstances in life began to change. I had control over some things, but others I had no control over at all.
This is where I started to feel lost and depressed. I felt like I couldn’t hear or see God’s plan, and the fact that I couldn’t made me feel so hurt and betrayed.
I’m still working through this as I write this blog. The fear of the unknown is still lurking and my heart is still hurting, but ultimately, I know I just have to let go and trust the Lord.
This is how we keep the peace Jesus gives us even through difficult circumstances: we let go and trust God.
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