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One. Step. At. A. Time.

I think the overarching lesson of college is that no matter how much I want to be in control of my life and know what's going on, I cannot and should not be. I like to have a plan. One of my friends hinted this past week that I might be type A.... Which I vigorously denied. But, uh, yeah. You were right. I'm type A. I would love to have a schedule for my life. Even if it listed bad stuff. Then I would know it was coming and could prepare for it.

But that's not how God works. Generally, things get thrown at us with no warning. And generally, the response that makes the most sense is not the response God asks for. God asks us to do things that make no sense to us or those around us and trust Him for the results.

Hebrews chapter 11, the "Faith Hall of Fame", lists so many people who were put in a situation and asked to respond in a way that didn't make sense in the moment. Abel. Enoch. Noah. Abraham. Jacob. Joseph. Moses. Rahab. Gideon. Samuel. Even though what they had to do didn't make sense, they did it anyways, and were blessed for it.

What about us? God doesn't always call us to leave the country, hide spies or be willing to physically sacrifice our loved ones. He does, however, call us each to do different things that will test our faith in Him. For me lately, it's been the little things...

Am I willing to give Him time out of my day when it already feels like there isn't enough time to do what has to be done? Will I trust Him to take care of the things that are out of my control (like broken vehicles, tight finances, etc)? Instead of trying to be self sufficient, will I ask Him--and other people--for help? Will I trust Him to reveal my future one baby step at a time instead of in Total Life Schedule format? Will I trust God when I don't see the outcome?

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

We already know the end of the story: Jesus wins. So can't we trust that His way is best? Even when it doesn't make sense? By faith, [your name here] did [whatever it is, big or small, that you know God is asking you to do].

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