Waiting on the Lord

Enjoy the Journey: Trusting God Every Step of the Way

Posted on by D. Taveras
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12
Mar

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24

So often, we focus on where we want to be rather than where we are now. We set goals, pray for breakthroughs, and work toward the next big thing—but in doing so, we can miss the beauty of the present moment.

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God calls us to trust Him in every season, not just when we reach our destination. Life is a journey, and He wants us to enjoy it along the way.

1. God’s Plan Is Bigger Than the Destination

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

God has a beautiful plan for your life, but it’s not just about the end goal—it’s about who you become along the way. Every challenge, delay, and unexpected turn is part of His process.

📖 Biblical Example:

  • The Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land. While they were focused on reaching the destination, God was focused on building their faith (Deuteronomy 8:2-3).

🚀 Practical Step:

  • Instead of only focusing on your next breakthrough, ask: “What is God teaching me right now?”

2. Find Joy in the Process, Not Just the Outcome

“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” – Philippians 4:11

Many people think they’ll be happy once they get that job, relationship, or financial breakthrough. But joy isn’t found in a future event—it’s found in God, right where you are.

📖 Biblical Example:

  • Paul wrote Philippians—the book of joy—while in prison. His joy wasn’t based on circumstances but on his relationship with Christ (Philippians 4:4).

🚀 Practical Step:

  • Start a gratitude journal and write down three blessings every day.

3. Trusting God Means Surrendering Control

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” – Psalm 37:5

Sometimes, we try to control every detail of our lives. But true faith is about surrender—letting go of your timeline and trusting that God’s way is best.

📖 Biblical Example:

  • Mary, the mother of Jesus, surrendered her plans when the angel told her she would carry the Son of God. She responded in faith, saying: “Let it be unto me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38).

🚀 Practical Step:

  • Pray: “Lord, I release my plans to You. Help me enjoy today while trusting You with tomorrow.”

4. Keep Moving Forward in Faith

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7

Even when we don’t understand why things happen, God calls us to keep walking forward. Enjoying the journey doesn’t mean standing still—it means moving with faith and trust.

📖 Biblical Example:

  • Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on water. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he didn’t sink (Matthew 14:29-30).

🚀 Practical Step:

  • Take one small step of faith this week—whether it’s forgiving someone, starting something new, or spending more time in prayer.

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Final Encouragement: Enjoy Where God Has You Now

🌟 Don’t wait for a future moment to be happy—choose joy now. God is working in your life today, right where you are.

🔥 Declare today:

  • “I will enjoy the journey and trust God’s plan.”
  • “I find joy in today, knowing God is with me.”

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D. Taveras