Do you ever wonder what to do when you don’t know what to do?
Do you feel directionless?
Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you didn’t see a way?

I have. Many times.
It wasn’t fun.

But when I look back and reflect on some of those times in my life, I am amazed at what I see in the rear-view mirror. I can clearly see that during those times when I didn’t know what to do, and I couldn’t see how God could make a way, He was always at work. I just couldn’t see it then through the fog and mist of my circumstances.

Understanding What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

I’m a planner…I like to plan from A to Z and know all the stops in between. It provides a false sense of security. I don’t know about you, but God rarely shows me from A to Z. Many times He doesn’t even show me A to B.

When talking with a friend a while back, we agreed that if we had known how much work, money, and difficulty it would take to get our advanced degrees, we likely wouldn’t have pursued those dreams.

That’s why I believe God often doesn’t show us A to Z, or even A to B. He knows it would be more than we are prepared for. Often, He only shows us the next step we need to take in this moment. Then He waits. He waits for our hearts to become receptive and for us to be obedient in the small things. Only then does He reveal step B.

Steps to Take When You Feel Directionless

In the rear-view mirror, I see that wherever God wanted me to travel with Him, He has always made a path where I could see none. He reminds us in Isaiah 43:19 that He is doing a new thing, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Before you see the masterpiece He is creating in your life, you must be obedient to the thing He has called you to today.

When you find yourself not knowing what to do, here are some actions to consider:

1. Pause and Pray: When you don’t know what to do, take a moment to pray more fervently. Seek guidance from the One who has all the answers and knows what to do. Pour out your concerns and ask for clarity in your next steps.
2. Trust and Act: Remember that trusting God in uncertainty is often about taking that first step, even when the path isn’t clear. He will guide you as you move forward.

Trusting God When You Don’t Know What to Do

Trust Him. He is faithful. He will make a way. What do you need to trust Him for today?

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