Battle #2

Uncertainty

Living with uncertainty is one of the most uncomfortable feelings that we have all experienced.  Let’s face reality for a moment. Almost everything in this life is uncertain; life, careers, relationships, health and investments. The list goes on. No matter how hard we try to prepare and plan we never know what is going to happen in our future.  Undoubtedly, most of us have learned over time how to adapt to the uncertainties that life has to offer. Being uncertain about daily decisions like which shoes to wear and what you should eat for dinner happens to the best of us. Most importantly, one thing that we should never be uncertain about is Trusting in God.

Many people struggle with uncertainty as it relates to their faith. Some of us don’t know where God is taking or leading us because we confuse our faith with our personal feelings. A significant amount of us hate being uncertain about things so much that we try to figure it out. Then when nothing goes accordingly we blame God for not meeting our expectations. The more you struggle to make yourself and your situations secure, the more you are living a life that is only pleasing to you. I battled with this, I wanted to know everything down to the core and if I didn’t I was very edgy and dissatisfied. It was almost like I wanted a book of everything that was going happen in my life.  The most troubling part of uncertainty, for me, is the inability to plan and feel in control. I proclaimed that I believed in God but my faith wasn’t even activated.  I thought everything in my life was a disaster if I didn’t know what was going to happen next. God surely knows how to test you when you least expect it. God gives us the ability to exercise our faith as we take on new challenges every day. Motivating our faith starts by fully trusting in the Lord. A component of faith starts with understanding uncertainty and finding peace, joy and purpose in our life in spite of not having all the answers. Through understanding the uncertainties of life God can help mold and shape your character into his likeness and image. As your character develops, your faith increases and your ability to embrace the uncertainties in your life will expand beyond your belief.

There are some unclear circumstances in my life that I don’t fully understand.  I believe that God is using this time to test me and see if I will trust him during this unsettled period. I am thankful for the test, because it is allowing me to strengthen my faith and draw closer to him. Imagine what life would be like if we didn’t have struggles. We would never have opportunities to grow. Our life and our actions impact everyone that we encounter. Use the circumstances in your life to strengthen your faith. Let your attitude through your trials of uncertainty be an example for others to mimic. I urge you to simply relax and let God take control and lead your path the way that he sees fit. Allow God to surprise you and give you a new outlook on life. Pray for new ideas and new solutions; ask for a better understanding and clear perceptions. Activate your faith today and be eager for the surprises that uncertainty brings. After I changed my mindset I discovered that uncertainty can be turned into anticipation for what God is manifesting in my life. Please understand that your life is not chaotic, crazy or disorganized if you don’t know everything. Remember that your faith is an important ingredient to a life pleasing to God.

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