“In fact, it is better that we not know the future but discover it step by step. We are tempted to imagine that security lies in mastering the future, but the reverse is true: the more we confidently entrust the future to God, without trying to know it or master it, the more secure and peaceful we are.”
Jacques Philippe, Called to Life
What does it take, as an adult, to feel secure and at peace?
Wealth? Prime physical condition and health? Pleasure and comfort? The right house or car or outfit? Strong influence in an organization or community or our family? The right job or career? The right relationship?
We all know our struggle in answering this question. These things are all nice, but they do not truly satisfy us. We forget that, but we know it’s true. To make matters worse, as we find ourselves in a position to experience more and more of these “things,” the security and peace we desire can feel even further from us.
Yet, we chase after them. Will we ever stop chasing?
What if we just tried to trust God? What if we felt like that was enough, and that he would provide?
What if we were crazy enough to test this quote out, and to tell ourselves we’re better off NOT knowing the future?
Is it possible that by shifting the focus this way, and really making our lives an argument for defining our faith, the quality of our finances, health, relationships, work and influence would increase more than by being so interested in mastering everything?
I’m guessing the answer is yes.
And I say we give it a try starting now.
Jacques Philippe, Called to Life
What does it take, as an adult, to feel secure and at peace?
Wealth? Prime physical condition and health? Pleasure and comfort? The right house or car or outfit? Strong influence in an organization or community or our family? The right job or career? The right relationship?
We all know our struggle in answering this question. These things are all nice, but they do not truly satisfy us. We forget that, but we know it’s true. To make matters worse, as we find ourselves in a position to experience more and more of these “things,” the security and peace we desire can feel even further from us.
Yet, we chase after them. Will we ever stop chasing?
What if we just tried to trust God? What if we felt like that was enough, and that he would provide?
What if we were crazy enough to test this quote out, and to tell ourselves we’re better off NOT knowing the future?
Is it possible that by shifting the focus this way, and really making our lives an argument for defining our faith, the quality of our finances, health, relationships, work and influence would increase more than by being so interested in mastering everything?
I’m guessing the answer is yes.
And I say we give it a try starting now.