Some things in life don’t make sense… to you.

Life can be full of what-ifs. And that’s a dangerous game to play.

What if I was more active? (Maybe my jeans would button.) What if I didn’t eat that cookie? (Maybe I wouldn’t have looked so chunky in that picture.) What if I would’ve kept my job? What if I would’ve saved more money? What if I would’ve stayed in my hometown?   What if I spent more time of myself to look prettier? What if I was more talkative and fun? What if they don’t like me? Holy moly, you could go on and on, right?

Well, I’ll take a minute right there. Those “what ifs” can cause you to completely lose sight of who God created you to be. I’m going to be completely transparent here by telling you- since childhood I have been a “mom” and a “teacher”. That is my calling no doubt about it. Except, I do have doubts. I know in my heart of hearts God gave me a heart for children- to teach, to nurture, to discipline, to love. Yet, I continually doubt myself thinking … I should dress better… I should be more outgoing… I should be funnier… I should talk more to adults. This might sound silly, but these are real things I have struggled with since middle school. Bottom line, God didn’t create me to be loud and outgoing or to “fit in”. He made me to teach and take care. God gave me patience for children and I am in the process of developing patience for teenagers and adults… My point is, “what ifs” get in you in trouble and create insecurities that can be damaging.

If you take a second and think about all the “seasons” of life you have been through- whether you are 16 or 65- don’t ask any “what ifs” rather think about the purposes of those seasons. What did you learn? How did you grow? Rather than thinking of what could’ve happened or how you could’ve/should’ve been through them- why not think about the season you are in right now. Think about how God has carried you through so many seasons whether they were filled with insecurities, pain, joy, busyness, or whatever… to this moment… Which will be filled with even more moments and seasons to come to mold you into who He created you to be since day one.

God designed you and your life before you were even born. He mapped out the seasons of your life each strategically designed with purpose. When you sign up to walk with Him you make a trust fall. Scary as it might seem, walking with Him means trusting Him, relying on Him, despite your doubts.

Letting go and making that trust fall means letting God control your yesterdays, today, and tomorrows. Letting go and making that trust fall means being not just “okay”, but thankful for who God has called you to be. It means not asking “what if” but saying, “What now, Lord? Here I am – the person YOU created. I am willing and ready for what you’ve called me to right now.”

How many times in the Bible did people have to give up their control and make a trust fall? Countless.

• Moses- Exodus 4:10-12
• Ruth- Ruth 1:16
• Joshua – Joshua 1:9
• Esther – Esther 4:14
• Mary – Luke 1:38
• Simon Peter- Luke 5:11

I could go on and on… Just read the Bible.

We are no different. Life is full of one trust fall that when you take it and accept who God made you and the seasons of life He puts together for you, it is not only a life of peace and joy, but a masterpiece designed by The One who calls the stars by name.