Daily Devotional ✝️

“When You Can’t See the Way Forward”. 🕊

Bible..

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV).

Reflection..

There are seasons when life feels uncertain. As when the next step is unclear, and even small decisions feel heavy. In those moments, God’s invitation is not to have all the answers but to trust. Trust is rarely comfortable! It means releasing control, admitting we don’t see the full picture, and believing that God does.

From a therapeutic perspective, uncertainty often activates our stress response. The mind races with “what ifs,” trying to create a sense of safety through prediction and control. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches us to notice these anxious thoughts and gently challenge them:

Is this worry helping me right now?

What might happen if I simply wait and see?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) adds another helpful layer.. learning to act according to our values rather than our fears. You might ask yourself, “What would faithfulness look like today, even if I don’t feel certain?”

Trusting God is not passive resignation, it is a courageous act of surrender. It means doing what we can! Praying, planning, taking one step at a time, and entrusting the rest to Him. Like a traveller walking by lamplight, we only need enough light for the next few steps, not the entire road.

When you begin to feel overwhelmed, pause and breathe deeply. Place a hand over your heart and whisper, “I don’t need to have it all figured out. God, I trust You with this.” This small act of grounding helps both body and spirit align with faith rather than fear.

Whatever your circumstances. It could be a strained relationship, a career decision, an unexpected change.. know this. God’s guidance may not always come as a loud voice or a sudden answer. Sometimes it’s a steady assurance inside, a door closing, or peace that settles slowly. He has not forgotten you.

Reflection Prompts..

1. What situation in your life right now feels uncertain or beyond your control?

2. Which thoughts or fears tend to pull you away from trusting God’s timing?

3. How can you practise letting go, even briefly, and rest in His care today?

Prayer..

Loving Father, thank You for walking with me even when I cannot see the whole path. Calm my anxious thoughts and teach me to trust Your quiet work behind the scenes. Help me take each step with faith and peace, knowing You will make my way straight in Your time. Amen.