Sometimes life seems to come at us all at once. Bills are due, the car needs fixing, daily needs are piling up, and assignments for work and school all demand attention at the same time. I have been in that place where it feels overwhelming and heavy. In those moments, the most important thing I have needed is peace of mind so I can remain spiritually aware of what I am called to do. Some things are simply outside of our control, and that is where trusting God comes in. I think about the story of Jesus sleeping in the boat during the storm. It reminds me that not everything requires my frantic effort. Instead, many of the storms we face are really invitations to rest in Him, knowing that if He led me to the job, He will sustain me in it, and if He gave me the vision, He will provide the resources to fulfill it.

“He will guard and guide me, never letting me stumble or fall. God is my keeper; he will never forget nor ignore me.”

Psalms 121:3 TPT

Even with this knowledge, I still have to constantly remind myself to trust God. At times, I ask myself, What am I holding back from Him? Is it my heart, my finances, my children, or my career? I am learning to surrender it all, to release disappointment, fear, and anxiety so they do not keep me stuck in brokenness. Holding on only weighs me down, but laying it before Him opens the door to freedom. Trusting His timing, His movement, and His judgment is what brings peace. My prayer is that we remain encouraged to be still and know that He is God, even when life feels like a storm.