Stop Trying to Figure Everything Out

I get it. We are obsessively driven. We are into forcing our vision.

“If it is to be, it is up to me.”
“I can because I believe I can.”

However, we can save ourselves a lot of confusion, frustration, and squandered resources by not trying to figure out everything.

Plan, yes.
Trust every step to Him.
And stay free.

Mystery is difficult for us.

And especially in our youth—bursting with potential and opportunities everywhere—patience isn’t our favorite virtue.

You’re saying:

“God, I’m qualified. Why can’t I have this?”
“God, we are perfect for each other. Why didn’t it work out?”

Some things we don’t see that God sees, and He is protecting and preserving our life.

Here’s a verse I submit to you:

“Since the Lord is directing our steps, why try to understand everything that happens along the way?”

This verse emphasizes trusting in God’s sovereignty and guidance over one’s life, rather than needing to comprehend every detail or outcome.

This is classic wisdom—chokhmah—seeing the big picture and skillfully responding.

When it comes to alcohol, wrath, labor, counsel, character, and the other issues of life, use wisdom. See the whole field and respond prudently.

Can we even amass our journey from beginning to end?

Solomon said no (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

So wisely, humbly, and patiently trust His guidance and goodness.

To flesh out Proverbs 20:24, think about an open and closed system. I learned in graduate school that there are open families where things flow and go, but closed families are more cautious and reserved.

We are an all-or-nothing culture—win or lose, dualistic.

We often miss the middle—wisdom, love, and grace.

But we need all three.

We want an open and closed door.

This is how God says yes and no as He guides and leads us.

Our steps are ordered by Him.

Nothing catches Him off guard—success or failure, peace or pain, life or death.

And He does it all with love and grace.

God has big plans for us, going ahead of us and creating a beautiful and functional masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10).

So if we are going to love life and see good days, stay open, truly value closed doors, and be wise as you follow His ways.

And always remember:

To see better days, you need to follow better ways.

God’s ways are not our ways.

They are better than our ways.

His plan is bigger than our plan.

His dream for us is more fulfilling and better than we could have ever imagined.

Life is short.
Live.

The rest of your life can still be the best of your life.

Grace,
Cedric