“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

Sometimes things just look bad. I’ve been in situations and seasons where it all just seems to be going downhill. Can you relate? When you can’t fathom a different outcome outside of failure. Where, despite positive encouragement, you’re still down, low, and helpless. If that’s something you’ve already been through, then you attest that it gets better in due time. For those who haven’t gotten out of one of those seasons, I’m here to let you know that it’s not worth your sadness or fear.   Anytime we are in moments like I’ve described, it takes more than just saying “it’ll work itself out in the end”. While true, it feels almost like an empty promise. Words without the real belief behind them, don’t amount to much. And more than that, sometimes it feels like people who offer advice are so quick to tell you to move pass those emotions. It’s fine to be sad and unsure. The key however is to keep those emotions in tact. Feel those feelings and then move forward with a renewed motivation.
The plan to move forward is simple: just move. Sometimes you’re not sure where to move to and that’s okay too. Just start making steps. Maybe that means you keep applying to jobs. Maybe it means you keep reaching out for advice or guidance. Perhaps it means practicing self-care. Whatever it means, do so.
After you start moving, believe and know. God does not play with His kids. It may feel like he’s not listening or he’s simply not there, but that’s never the case. Sometimes he’s waiting on you to be still, to stop thinking you’ve got it, or simply to work that faith you’ve been given. No matter His intention, you still know that he doesn’t have you here to fail, to feel lost, or to be unsure of yourself. He wants to prosper us. He wants to give us the ultimate glo’ up. Let him do His thing.
Whenever you feel behind in life or even a failure, remember that you’re not. Believe that you’re not. Hold onto that promise as you continue the journey. Remember, a future and a hope is all He wants to give you. Don’t fret. Pass the test and don’t forget: you’re up next! Your glo’ is already on it’s way.

Keep faithing it, twentysomethings!