When Things Don’t Go According to Plan: Trusting God in the Process
What’s up, wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people? How are you all doing today? I hope you’re having an amazing day and that nobody has stolen your joy. Welcome to Maryamsjoyfullife! It’s a beautiful day, and I’m truly excited to share this message with you.
Today, I want to talk about something we’ve all experienced at one point or another—those seasons in life when everything seems like it’s not working according to plan.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt completely ready? You had everything lined up, every detail mapped out, and you reached out to the right people—or at least the people you thought were right. You put in the effort, did your part, and truly believed everything would fall into place… only for it not to work out?
It’s frustrating. It’s confusing. And honestly, it can feel discouraging.
When you’re in that kind of season, it can feel like things are unnecessarily hard and complicated. You may even start questioning yourself—“What did I do wrong?” or “Why isn’t this working?” And on top of that, when people you expected to support you aren’t on board, it can make the whole experience even more stressful.
But here’s something I’ve learned in those difficult moments: God has a plan.
Could it be that the thing you’re pushing so hard for isn’t what God has for you? Could it be that there’s something better waiting—something greater than what you imagined? Sometimes we get so laser-focused on our version of how things should go that we miss the bigger picture.
And that’s where we have to shift.
Instead of stressing, instead of forcing things to happen, this is the time to seek God. Pray. Be still. Trust Him.
Don’t allow setbacks, delays, or even naysayers to steal your peace. I know—it’s easier said than done. I’ve been there, and it’s not a good place to be. But there is power in surrender.
Give it to God.
Trust that His plan is better than yours—because it truly is.
In moments like these, I encourage you to go deeper spiritually. Spend time in prayer, and if you’re able, consider fasting. There is something powerful about denying the flesh and focusing on God. Whether you start with three days or work your way up to seven, even setting aside certain hours each day to fast and pray can bring clarity, peace, and breakthrough.
When you quiet everything else and focus on Him, amazing things begin to happen.
Remember, when things aren’t going your way, it’s not a sign to give up—it’s a sign to draw closer to God. Shift your perspective from frustration to gratitude. Thank Him even in the waiting, even in the uncertainty.
Because He is working—even when you don’t see it.
So today, I want to leave you with this encouragement:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him—and He will direct your path.
Hold onto that truth.
And no matter what you’re facing, don’t let anybody—or anything—steal your joy.
With love,
Maryamsjoyfullife
