A lot of things in my life have been seemingly difficult lately. Sometimes, it feels like I cannot catch a break.

BUT I have to think that it has been so difficult for a divine purpose.

This has been such a weird, crazy season of leaning into Jesus more than ever and trusting that everything is working together for good (Romans 8:28). It’s hard to see that sometimes, right? That everything is somehow working together for good?

Time and time again throughout the Bible, the Lord tells us that He knows what He is up to.

Here’s some examples:

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” Proverbs 3:5-6

At first, I am not gonna lie, I wasn’t looking to Jesus for peace. I was looking to my friends, materialistic things, and anything that wasn't biblical for peace.

But a mentor kicked me in the face (thanks, Ashley!) without even knowing and reminded me that it’s okay for things to be messy. It’s okay not to be okay sometimes. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to be alone. But she also reminded me to not forget my Savior. She reminded me that when everything is going wrong, when I feel lonely, when things are good, when things are messy, He is faithful.

So if you ever catch yourself in a funk or wondering (like me) what in the world God is up to, just remember that he is, and remains, faithful.