#Trusting God in uncertainty

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Trusting God’s Purpose: Lessons from Doctrine and Covenants 3–5 in Church History

Photo by Rachel Strong on Unsplash Life has moments when everything feels uncertain, and as humans, we often wrestle with mistakes and doubt. Doctrine and Covenants 3–5 reminds us that God’s purposes remain steady, even when our own choices falter. These sections, given during pivotal moments in Joseph Smith’s history, teach us about trusting in the Lord, the power of repentance, and how divine…

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In times of uncertainty, run to Jesus, for he is the calm that quiets the storm and the shelter for the weary

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I don’t know

“I don’t know.”

Whether it’s someone else asking us questions. Or it’s just us, struggling with something we don’t understand.

There’s something in us that craves certainty, that wants an explanation. That desperately wants the emotional payoff of knowing.

That’s why “I don’t know” is one of the hardest answers to give. And even harder to live with.

If you’ve ever wondered why good, kind, thoughtful people fall for conspiracy theories? Why some people make stuff up and then believe their own made-up stuff?

Letting their desire to know run away with them is a big part of it.

It’s also one of the big reasons that waiting on the Lord is so hard.

The thing is reality – including God, the ultimate reality – is full of seasons where we can’t see what’s happening. And yet, something is happening.

This is what today’s Gospel is pointing to, when it says, “This is how it is with the Kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise night and day and the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how.”

When it comes to seeds, we all know that there’s a time after you plant it that nothing appears to be happening. At least nothing we can see. But if we could see it, we would see a lot of things going on.

We would see the seed bursting its shell, sending out roots, gathering strength. Building the foundation that it needs to support the plant that you and I will see when it breaks through the surface.

If we can stand waiting on the seed, we’ll get the payoff of what we planted. In the seed’s good time. Not ours.

But if we keep digging it up to check on its progress? It’ll never happen.

So it is with a lot of things in life. Especially God.

Just because we can’t see what God’s doing right now doesn’t mean that it’s not happening.

The hard part for you and me? Getting over our need to know exactly what’s happening. Learning to trust God. Which is what waiting on the Lord is all about.

Today, ask God for the grace to not have to know everything. Ask God for the grace to avoid jumping to conclusions while you’re waiting.

Trust that God will take care of all of it.

Receive God’s best. In God’s good time.

Because the best things in life are worth waiting for.

Today’s Readings

[serkonans]

not my coworker literally IMing me during lunch "can we get on a call" bc he wants to show me an excel file we already have a meeting about at 1:10

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Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won't have a title until much later. 🌃🌲🍄‍🟫

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Waiting on God’s promises is a battlefield.

You trust.

Then you doubt.

You believe.

Then you wonder if you made it all up in your head.

You start asking yourself:

Was I really made for this?

Will it ever happen?

Waiting should be active, I know that —

but in a world that glorifies speed and applause,

being still feels like being left behind.

Life doesn’t wait for you.

You don’t get to pause the world while you figure things out.

You just keep walking… and praying it’s in the right direction.

The unknown is scary.

Not knowing the “when” or the “how”

makes me feel like I’ve lost all control.

Knowing would make me feel safe.

Like I could finally breathe.

Like nothing could surprise me.

But that’s not how God works.

Not because He wants to play with us.

But because waiting is preparation.

Still…

It’s hard to understand

when you feel like you’ve been prepared enough.

And yes — I know He knows best.

But I’d be lying if I said I never got anxious.

Or nervous.

Or scared.

God promised me something beautiful.

But my reality doesn’t match it.

And that’s when I truly understand:

"Dieu ne regarde pas à l’apparence, comme les hommes."

(God doesn’t look at appearances like man does.)

He sees differently.

He sees deeper.

He sees ahead.

And I choose to trust that —

even when everything around me says I’m crazy to believe.

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What to do when you don't know what to do...

Do you have a go to, something you go to when you don’t know what to do? Is there a person, place, or thing you turn to in moments when you don’t know what to do? Is there a routine or steps you take to try and get back on track when you don’t know what to do? Do you find yourself there today and wondering what to do? For me it is turning to God and reflecting on what He says to do. When I get…

[trberman]

Doctrine and Covenants 3:1–22 | Trusting God’s Wisdom for Personal Revelation and Faith

When Joseph Smith lost the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript, it wasn’t just a personal failure—it was a turning point. Doctrine and Covenants 3:1–22 reveals how God responded with both rebuke and reassurance, teaching that His work cannot be stopped by human mistakes. These verses are a reminder that trusting God’s wisdom, even in moments of failure, brings unexpected strength and…

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Stepping into the Unknown: Trusting God's Plan for the New Year

As the new year dawns, it’s natural to feel both excitement and apprehension about the unknown. For Christians, this is an opportunity to lean into God’s promises and walk forward in faith, trusting Him to guide us through uncertainty. Faith Over Fear: Trusting God in the Unknown The Bible reassures us that while we may not know the future, God holds it in His hands. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us,…

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A prayer for uncertainty.

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Trusting in God's Goodness and Purpose

Trusting in God’s Goodness and Purpose | Pastor Aamir and Carissa Din Home | Media | Contact Trusting in God’s Goodness and Purpose “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV) Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In…

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God has a Plan In a world full of uncertainty, it’s comforting to know that God has a plan for each of us. His plans are not random or reactive—they are purposeful and filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us:“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.” When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to…

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Transforming Fear into Faith: Affirmations for Peace - Weekly Devotional

Learn to Trust God in times of great challenges and uncertainty. Try God, abide in Him and the Peace of God will find you.

During seasons of transition or uncertainty, I’ve often been overwhelmed by anxiety. It feels like dragging a giant boulder—its crushing weight consumes every thought and action, leaving no room for anything else. Fear and dread can paralyze you, making it difficult to move forward, yet impossible to turn back. Anxiety breeds doubt, even causing us to question God’s power in our lives. Take time…