It’s easy to trust God’s hand in everything in theory, but it’s another when it’s in real life. In my current career transition, I’m finding out that it’s one thing to say I believe God’s promises are for me when everything is fine and dandy but quite another when life gets difficult.

But I have learned over the years that the more I can truly trust God and His promises in everything, the more I will see God at work in everything. The more I will see that God works all things together for good.

It’s easy for me to feel sorry for myself and invite myself to my own pity party, but then I see where others have much more joy in the midst of much more difficult circumstances. So many are dealing with the sickness and death of loved ones, financial hardships, and other crises that would likely make me fold like a cheap card table. Yet they remain joyful.

That should inspire me to take heart. The same God that is with them is with me. The same sparrow that clothes the lilies of the field and cares about sparrows knows my name and is not about to leave me abandoned but will surely provide in His perfect timing. My job is to be faithful and ready when He shows up.