“If I am spending time with God every day, I will not miss what He has for me.”
That sentence stopped me in my tracks. It felt like the Holy Spirit was whispering peace into a restless part of my heart.
There’s a quiet, nagging fear that creeps in sometimes. A fear of missing out. A fear that I’m behind. That I’ve missed my moment. That I’ve somehow overlooked something important God wanted me to do.
But that fear? It’s not from God. Fear is 100% from the enemy, and we have to actively resist him (see James 4:7).
Scripture tells us, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6).
Jesus Himself said, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life…” (Matthew 6:25). That includes even the small, sneaky worries.
The Lord is inviting us to step out of fear and into trust. Trust that His ways are better than ours. That He is leading us exactly where we need to go. That His timing is never off.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).
The world shouts that fast is better, that visibility equals value, and that momentum means success. But the Kingdom of God doesn’t operate like the world.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord (Isaiah 55:8).
God often does His most meaningful work slowly, deeply, and quietly.
Lately, the Holy Spirit has been inviting me to lean into lessons that don’t feel flashy or exciting. Things like patience, humility, submissiveness, and godly character. And I’ll be honest… it doesn’t always feel inspiring. It’s not the goosebumps-and-glory kind of learning. Sometimes, it just feels boring.
But it’s necessary.
Before Jesus ever performed a miracle or preached to a crowd, He spent 30 years living in obscurity. No stage. No platform. Just daily obedience, quiet faithfulness, and trust in the Father.
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52).
Paul had a dramatic encounter with Jesus, but even then, it was fourteen years before he stepped into public ministry (Galatians 2:1).
Moses spent forty years as a shepherd in the desert before leading the Israelites out of Egypt. What was God doing in all those hidden years?
He was forming character.
He was removing pride.
He was teaching them in the quiet what they’d need to carry in public.
Paul even wrote, “I received my message from no human source, and no one taught me. Instead, I received it by direct revelation from Jesus Christ” (Galatians 1:12).
That kind of deep intimacy with God, where you know His voice and wait on His timing, only comes through trust, time, and patience.
So practically, how do we get rid of fear and walk in trust?
We have to believe in the character of God. We have to ask: Do I really believe God is who He says He is?
Scripture says He’s a good Father who withholds no good thing from us (see Psalm 84:11).
If that’s true, then if I’m spending time with Him daily and I know the voice of my Shepherd (John 10:27), how could I miss what He has for me?
Even when the path seems unclear or slow, I can trust that my steps are being guided by the Lord.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way” (Psalm 37:23).
If there’s something I need to know, He’ll reveal it. If I’m supposed to move, He’ll tell me. I am never lacking a thing.
“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:4).
Prayer
Lord, help me not to rush past what You’re doing in me right now.
Help me to be still enough to hear You clearly.
Help me value who I’m becoming more than where I’m going.
Grow in me the kind of character that can carry the calling You’ve placed on my life.
If I’m walking with You daily, I won’t miss a thing.
You are a good Father who gives good gifts at the right time, and I trust You.
- Katelyn
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Beautiful message!
Can you send the link to me?
It was a beautiful message, and it inspired me to pray more and trust our God.