Trusting God in the Unknown

I’m in a new season of my life, one that’s full of change and uncertainty. A door is closing, and though I know in my heart that God is leading me to something else, I can’t help but feel scared. There’s this fear of the unknown—of what lies ahead, of the struggles I might face, and how this will affect my family. I don’t have all the answers, and that’s what makes it so difficult to walk through this new door. It feels like I’m stepping into the unknown, blindly trusting that God has something better for me.

I’ve heard it said that when God closes a door, He opens another one. I believe that, but walking into something new without knowing what will happen or how it will unfold is still incredibly daunting. It’s hard not to feel the weight of uncertainty pressing down on you, especially when you’ve worked so hard to build the life you’ve known and now everything feels up in the air. I don’t know what struggles might come, or how this will change my path, but I do know this: God is faithful.

Right now, my faith is being tested. I’m in a place where I’m being asked to trust God with everything—trust Him with my future, my family, my dreams, and my fears. It’s a vulnerable place to be, where everything feels uncertain, but at the same time, I can feel God’s presence gently guiding me. And even though I’m scared, I know that God has a plan for me, and I have to believe that this is part of His purpose.

The hardest part of trusting God in the unknown is that we often want to see the whole picture. We want the roadmap, the step-by-step instructions, the guarantees that everything will turn out exactly as we hope. But God doesn’t always give us the full picture. Instead, He calls us to trust Him in each moment, to take that step of faith even when we don’t know what lies ahead.

I keep reminding myself of the times in my life when God has led me through the unknown before. Every time He’s called me into something new, He has been faithful. Sometimes, the path was difficult, and there were moments of doubt, but God never left me. And so, as I stand on the edge of this new chapter, I remind myself that He is with me now, just as He has been before.

I know that walking into the unknown doesn’t mean I have to walk alone. I am not doing this in my own strength, but in the strength that God provides. Isaiah 41:10 says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” This is the promise I cling to: that God will strengthen me, guide me, and hold me up every step of the way.

I also know that even though this new season feels uncertain, it could be the best thing that’s happened to me in a long time. There’s a sense of excitement underneath the fear, knowing that God’s plans are always better than my own. He may be closing this door to open one that leads to something far greater than I could ever imagine. Trusting Him in this moment, even when I can’t see the full picture, is the hardest thing I’ve had to do, but I’m choosing to believe that His plans are good.

I don’t know what lies ahead, but I know who holds the future. And that gives me the courage to step forward, even when I’m scared. I trust that as I walk through this door of uncertainty, God will lead me to exactly where I need to be.

Lord, I come before You with a heart full of fear and uncertainty, unsure of what the future holds. I ask that You help me trust You in this new season, even when I can’t see the path ahead. Strengthen my faith and give me the courage to walk through this door, knowing that You are with me every step of the way. Please guide me, hold me, and remind me that Your plans for me are good.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.