When God’s Plan Doesn’t Make Sense
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, This doesn’t make sense? Maybe things aren’t going the way you expected, or you’re wondering why God seems to be taking you in a direction you didn’t plan.
Sometimes, we expect God’s plan to be clear and straightforward, but that’s not always the case. The good news? We don’t have to figure everything out. God sees the bigger picture, and we’re part of His story—not just our own. Here are four things to remember when life feels confusing.
1. God Knows What He’s Doing
It’s easy to assume we should understand everything happening in our lives. But God’s ways are much higher than ours. Isaiah 55:8-9 says:
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.
“As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Simply put: God’s perspective is much bigger than ours. What feels like a setback or a detour might actually be part of His perfect plan.
2. Trust That God is Good
When life is uncertain, we have two choices—stress about what we don’t know or trust in who God is. Psalm 131:2 gives us a picture of calm trust:
“But I have calmed and quieted myself,
I am like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child I am content.”
A child rests in their parent’s care because they know they’re safe. In the same way, we can choose to rest in God’s goodness, even when we don’t have all the answers.
3. God is Always Working
Even when we don’t see it, God is working things out for good. Romans 8:28 reminds us:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Joseph’s story in Genesis 50:20 is a perfect example. He went through betrayal, slavery, and prison, but later told his brothers:
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”
What seemed like a disaster was actually part of God’s bigger plan. The same is true for us.
4. Keep Going—Don’t Give Up
When life is tough, it’s tempting to stop believing, stop praying, or stop trying. But the Bible encourages us to keep going. Psalm 126:5-6 says:
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”
Even when we don’t see immediate results, every small act of faithfulness matters. Keep planting seeds—keep trusting, keep praying, keep moving forward. God is working behind the scenes.
Final Thoughts
Life won’t always make sense, but that’s okay. We don’t have to understand everything to trust that God does and that He has our best interests in mind. His plan is bigger than ours, and He’s guiding us even when the path isn’t clear.
So, when you’re feeling uncertain, remember: God is in control, He is good, and He is working for your good. Keep trusting, and keep going—you’re not alone in this!
