Our life story has already been written by God! You are where you are for a reason!
The concept that people are placed in their specific circumstances or locations for a divine purpose is rooted in several key biblical passages:
Key Biblical Passages
- Acts 17:26 – “[God] made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place.” This verse highlights that God sovereignly guides the timing and location of people’s lives.
- Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” This emphasizes that God uses all situations—whether pleasant or challenging—for a greater plan.
- Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Believers are viewed as strategically positioned to perform good works and impact their immediate surroundings.
- Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” This passage is often referenced to remind individuals that God maintains a purposeful design for their lives through changing seasons.
Core Themes
- Divine Sovereignty: Life events and locations are not viewed as random accidents, but as part of a larger, intentional framework.
- Current Assignment: Daily environments—such as a workplace, neighborhood, or family—are considered opportunities to practice faith and show kindness.
- Endurance: Difficult seasons are seen as temporary chapters meant to build character, obedience, and spiritual growth.
Out stories are written by God! ALL things are ordained by God.
Key Biblical References
- Psalm 139:16: States that God saw a person’s unformed substance and wrote down all the days ordained for them in His book before any of them happened.
- Romans 8:28: Teaches that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
- Hebrews 12:2: Refers to Jesus as the author and perfecter of faith.
Core Theological Concepts
- Divine Sovereignty: The belief that God holds supreme power and authority over the universe, meaning nothing happens outside of His knowledge or overarching control.
- Predestination and Providence: The idea that God has a master plan for history and individual lives, bringing about His purposes through or despite human actions.
- Trust and Surrender: A common application in Christian faith is that people do not need to panic or try to “steal the pen” during difficult trials, trusting instead that the Author of life sees the full picture.
Wow! What a year! While many things that happened may have been a surprise to me, they were not at all to God. He knew exactly what trials and tribulations we were going to face. He knew what happy and joyous things were going to happen. God had it already planned out before it began. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.(Psalm 139:16) I find great comfort and security in knowing that God has my life planned out exactly how he wants it.
God knew the exact day Jake and Luke would be born. He knew my son Luke was going to be diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 10 before he was formed in my womb. He knew my son Jake was going to have Chiari Malformation and have to have brain surgery when he was only 5. God knows the exact moment that our death will occur. I find so much freedom in knowing this profound truth. We can be free in knowing that we can live life fully relying on God that our life is in his hands. We just have to trust him and surrender our lives completely to him. I can enjoy an intimate walk with the One who is intimately involved in each minor detail of my day (Psalm 139:1-4 )
who never lets me out of his sight (Psalm 139:5-8), whose fatherly hand guides my every move (Psalm 139:9-10), and who is never limited or intimidated by my circumstances (Psalm 139:11-12)
I soak up the truth of who He is. I tell Him I am open to receive grace and comfort. I remind Him I trust Him, even though His ways are not mine and I am still sad and hurt.
According to Ephesians 1:11, “God works all things after the counsel of his will.” This means that your life, all of it, has been worked out according to the counsel of God’s will.
In 2018, my family experienced some devastating events that have resulted in a drastically different outlook for the future than the one I had previously envisioned.
Like many Christians, in hard times I have found myself considering Jeremiah 29:11, which says “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for you to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. It is reassuring in the midst of trouble to know that God has a plan for us, and that it is a good one.
We need to stop holding on to our own idea of what the Lord’s plans for our welfare, future, and hope include. Instead, we need to let the whole of God’s Word define his planned goodness to us. Our Lord has been very clear in the New Testament about his intentions regarding those who have come to faith in his Son. And as we continue to place our trust in him, we begin to see that these plans are deeper and more satisfying than even our own ideas about “the good life.”
God is taking care of you, you just have to let go and surrender everything to him! Allow him full control and trust him! Remember God is so much better at orchestrating our lives than we are. Ask the Lord to help you learn how to better trust him. Today I’m sharing a prayer to trust God with everything. I don’t want to try to hold on to anything that might slow the Lord’s work in my life and the lives of others. Pray with me?
Dear Heavenly Father,
What an incredible and awesome God you are!
When I look at the beauty of your creation,
I’m in awe of your mighty and majestic ways.
When I see the work of your hand,
I’m overwhelmed by your love for me.
Lord, I believe that you saved my soul;
Help me trust that you have made me whole.
Lord, I believe that you hear my prayers;
Help me trust that your answer is best.
Lord, I trust that you created the mountains;
Help me trust that you can move them.
Please forgive me for trying to be in control and allow me to let go and surrender my life to you. Increase my ability to give you everything. Your ways are much higher than mine.
Thank you, Jesus.
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