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  How to Surrender Your Plans and   Embrace God’s Will “ Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.” — Psalm 37:5   Have you ever made a plan, only to watch it fall apart? You carefully mapped everything out, you prayed, you worked hard—and still, things didn’t turn out how you expected. It can be heartbreaking, confusing, even faith-shaking. But what if the detour is not a denial, but a redirection? What if God’s “no” is making space for His “better”? ⸻ 1. Let Go of the Illusion of Control The hardest part of surrender is realizing we never had full control to begin with. We plan, prepare, and pursue, but only God holds the future. Surrender begins with the humble confession: “God, I trust You more than I trust myself.” “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 🌤 2. Seek His Presence Over Your Preference Often, we want God to approve our plans instead of inviting Him to lead them. But when we prioritize God’s presence, ...

  Reflection: Rediscovering God in the Quiet When I first read  “Be still, and know that I am God” , I saw it as a gentle, comforting verse—something you might find printed on a coffee mug or a wall plaque. But over time, and especially during some of the more difficult seasons of life, I’ve come to see this verse as a divine challenge as much as it is a comfort. Stillness doesn’t come naturally to most of us. We live in a culture that equates busyness with importance. Our days are scheduled down to the minute, and even when we do sit down to rest, our minds often stay in overdrive. We scroll, plan, worry, and think endlessly. So when God says, “Be still,” it feels almost counterintuitive. But perhaps that’s exactly the point. God isn’t just asking us to pause; He’s asking us to  trust . To release our grip on everything we think we need to manage. To believe that the world will keep spinning even if we take our hands off the wheel. Stillness, in this sense, becomes a spi...

Prayer for Seeking God’s Help Lord God, I come to You today in need—honestly, humbly, and fully aware of how much I depend on You. There are things in my life I cannot fix, problems I cannot solve, and burdens I cannot carry on my own. I need Your help. You are my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. So I turn to You—not as a last resort, but as my first hope. You know what I need before I even ask, yet You invite me to come and seek, to knock, and to trust that You will answer. Help me, Lord—not just with my circumstances, but with my heart. Give me strength where I feel weak, peace where I feel anxious, wisdom where I feel confused, and faith when I feel afraid. Guide my steps and show me the way forward. Thank You for being a God who hears and responds. Thank You that I don’t have to face this life alone. I place my situation in Your hands, and I wait with hope and confidence, knowing You are good and faithful. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 1. Psalm 121:1–2 (NIV) ...

  Cast Your Cares: A Reflection on 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” These simple words from 1 Peter 5:7 hold a quiet power. In one sentence, they offer comfort, direction, and hope. In a world that constantly feeds our anxiety—through headlines, deadlines, and expectations—this verse cuts through the noise with a gentle yet firm reminder:  You don’t have to carry it all. Peter isn’t writing this from a place of ease or luxury. He writes this to believers facing persecution, uncertainty, and pressure. And still, his instruction is clear:  Take everything you're carrying, and give it to God. A God Who Invites Our Burden s The word  “cast”  isn’t passive—it’s active. It means to throw something forcefully. Peter isn’t saying, “Set your anxiety down carefully.” He’s saying, “Fling it off. Let it go completely.” That in itself is challenging. Why? Because many of us have grown used to our anxiety. It becomes a way of life—a false s...

  Reflection: Trusting God's Strength in the Middle of Our Struggle  Exodus 14:14 is more than just a comforting verse—it's a radical call to surrender. It speaks to a specific kind of moment: when you've done all you can, and it still isn't enough. The Israelites found themselves in such a moment, trapped between the Red Sea and the approaching Egyptian army. From their perspective, it looked like the end. But from God's perspective, it was the perfect setup for a miracle. How often do we stand in that same place? Surrounded by problems, hemmed in by fear, and tempted to believe that God has forgotten us. And yet, in that exact space of panic and pressure, God says:  “Stay calm. I will fight for you.” But staying calm is hard when fear is loud. Our instinct is to react—to fix, to flee, to force our own solutions. This verse challenges us to resist that impulse and instead choose  stillness ,  trust , and  faith . Not because the situation is easy, but beca...

  Reflection on James 4:8 — “Come close to God, and God will come close to you. There’s a quiet invitation in James 4:8 that holds more power than we often realize: “ Come close to God, and God will come close to you. ”   (NLT) At its core, this verse reminds us of something deeply comforting and yet deeply challenging— our closeness to God is not random or unreachable. It is a response to a choice.  It begins with a step. Our step. So often we wait for God to make the first move. We want Him to break through the noise of life, solve our problems, stir our emotions, or show up in a miraculous sign. And yet, God gently waits for  us  to turn our hearts toward Him. He is never far—He is simply waiting to be wanted. This verse doesn’t imply that God withholds Himself from us. In fact, the opposite is true. He’s always near, always present, always ready. But intimacy with God is mutual. It’s a relationship, not a performance. And like any relationship, it requires i...