Ever feel like life is one big question mark?
“What am I supposed to do with my life?”
“Why does everything feel so confusing right now?”
“Where is God when I need answers?”
If you’ve asked these kinds of questions, you’re not alone. Life isn’t always crystal clear—especially when you’re young and trying to figure things out. It’s like trying to drive through fog with your headlights on. You can see just enough to keep moving, but not enough to feel totally confident.
That’s kind of how faith works too.
God Doesn’t Always Give You the Full Map
In Psalm 119:105, the Bible says:
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Notice it doesn’t say a floodlight or a GPS. It says lamp. That means God usually gives us just enough guidance for the next step—not the next ten years.
Why? Because He wants us to trust Him, not just the plan.
3 Things to Remember When You’re Feeling Lost:
1. God’s Timing Is Different Than Yours
You might want answers now, but God often works in seasons. Sometimes He’s growing your patience, character, or trust before He gives you clarity.
2. You’re Not Meant to Figure Everything Out Alone
Talk to God. Ask Him for wisdom (James 1:5 literally promises He’ll give it if you ask!). Also talk to people who’ve walked the road ahead—youth leaders, parents, mentors.
3. Take the Next Step—Even If It’s Small
You don’t need to have your whole future planned. Just do the next right thing: pray, show up, serve, love people. God builds big futures from small steps of obedience.
Jesus never said following Him would be easy—but He did promise to be with us (Matthew 28:20). When you’re unsure about life, remember that walking with Jesus is less about having perfect answers and more about having a real relationship.
Maybe God’s not asking you to understand everything.
Maybe He’s just asking you to trust Him with today.
Questions to Think About:
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What’s something in your life right now that feels unclear?
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Do you tend to overthink or shut down when life feels uncertain?
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What’s one small step of faith you could take this week?