Sunday, June 22, 2025

Trusting God in Uncertain Times—Letting Him Write Our Story

 Sermon: Trusting God in Uncertain Times—Letting Him Write Our Story


Text: "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 (NKJV)


Introduction:

We live in a world filled with uncertainty. Every day, we are bombarded with news that stirs up fear—wars, political tensions, economic struggles, and personal battles that leave us feeling anxious and unsure. Right now, many are worried about the escalating conflict with Iran, wondering what will happen next. Others are facing personal storms—health struggles, financial hardships, or unanswered prayers that weigh heavy on the heart.


I know this feeling well. Living with Cerebral Palsy, there have been many moments where I questioned why my journey had to be this way. There were times I worried about the future, wondering how I would overcome certain obstacles. But through it all, God has shown me one undeniable truth: He has never failed me, and He will never fail you.


1. Worry Steals Our Peace—Faith Restores It

Jesus said, "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34).


Worry does nothing but drain us. It doesn’t change our circumstances; it only distracts us from God’s promises. When we fixate on the "what ifs," we take our eyes off the One who holds all answers.


The Iran Crisis: Many are afraid of what war could bring—instability, loss, suffering. But God is still sovereign. Nations rise and fall by His will (Daniel 2:21).


Our Personal Battles: Maybe you’re waiting on healing, a breakthrough, or direction. Like me with Cerebral Palsy, you might wonder, "Why this struggle?" But God doesn’t waste our pain—He uses it for His glory.


Worrying says, "God, I don’t trust You with this." Faith says, "Even when I don’t understand, I believe You’re working."


2. God’s Plan Is Greater Than Our Understanding

"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." — Jeremiah 29:11


We want answers now. We want to see the full map of our journey. But faith means trusting God even when we only see one step at a time.


Joseph’s Story: Sold into slavery, falsely accused, forgotten in prison—yet God was writing a greater story (Genesis 50:20).


My Journey with CP: What felt like a limitation became a testimony. God used my struggles to strengthen my faith and encourage others.


Our lives are not accidents. Every challenge, every delay, every unanswered prayer is part of a divine script. God isn’t just in our story—He’s writing it.


3. Letting Go and Letting God Lead

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7


Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. It’s saying, "God, I don’t have the answers, but I trust You do."


Pray Instead of Panic: When fear rises, kneel instead of fret.


Worship in the Wait: Even in uncertainty, praise Him. He’s still good.


Remember His Faithfulness: Look back at how He’s carried you before. If He did it then, He’ll do it again.


Closing:

Today, if you’re carrying burdens—whether it’s global fears or personal struggles—I challenge you: Release them to God. He has never failed His children. He didn’t fail David against Goliath, Daniel in the lion’s den, or Jesus at the cross. And He won’t fail you.


Your journey may not be easy, but it is purposeful. Your story isn’t over—God is still writing it. So trust Him. Believe Him. Love Him. And watch how He turns your trials into triumphs.


Let us pray…


Closing Prayer:


Heavenly Father,


We come before You today with hearts that are sometimes heavy with worry, minds that are clouded with uncertainty, and spirits that grow weary from the battles of this life. But right now, we choose to lay it all down at Your feet.


Lord, for those who are anxious about the troubles in this world—the wars, the conflicts, the instability—remind us that You are still on the throne. You hold the nations in Your hands, and no earthly power can stand against Your sovereign will.


For those facing personal struggles—health battles, financial hardships, unanswered prayers, or the weight of waiting—we ask for Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help us to release our need for control and trust that You are working all things for our good.


Father, just as You have carried me through every challenge of Cerebral Palsy, proving Your strength in my weakness, we know You will do the same for all who call on Your name. Strengthen our faith. Silence the voice of fear. Fill us with unshakable confidence in Your promises.


Teach us to walk by faith and not by sight, to rest in Your love even when the path is unclear. Write our stories, Lord, in ways that bring You glory, and help us to say with boldness: "Not my will, but Yours be done."


We thank You in advance for the victory, for the breakthrough, for the peace that only You can give. We trust You, we love You, and we surrender all to You now.





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