I lost my job yesterday. But even in the confusion, and the not knowing, and the crying out, I’m choosing trust. There is hope in the hard. In those moments where it seems that nothing makes sense, God is there, and HE KNOWS.

On Thursday, Romans 15:13 was my verse for Bible journaling, and I dug deep. God was speaking to me. I’m following a plan that was laid out before the year even began. He knew what was coming. This was in His hands. Even though I didn’t expect it to happen yesterday, it didn’ttake Him by surprise.

My hope is in Him, my trust is in Him. Ultimately, because my salvation is secured, no matter what this world throws at me, I can be filled with joy and peace because my hope is in Him. What a wonderful promise to rest in.

God laid it on my heart that my word and focus this year should be trust. Then our pastor announced that our church’s theme would be Trusting God. I have a feeling that He’s going to be stretching me this year and quite possibly moving me outside of my comfort zone. That is never comfortable for me, but it is always worth it.