You don’t know how things will turn out in the future but that shouldn’t stop you from acting in the present. Better to do something and fail than do nothing at all. At least when you fail you learn and grow. Those who hold back in fear risk living in regret. You will not regret having tried and failed, but you will regret not trying at all. Our hearts should not become captive to a dream of success. That is a recipe for failure. Rather, be content to be faithful with what God has given you now. Seek his wisdom, and act in whichever way you can. Do what you know is wise and right in the present and leave the future to God. The future is his prerogative. You should apply yourself diligently to whatever God has given in the present without concerns about tomorrow. Set your heart on walking with God in faithfulness. Success will not bring you more happiness. Happiness is found in present faithfulness. When we do what is wise and right, and when we trust God, we can rest in peace and enjoy what God has given us to enjoy now. That is ‘happiness’ in the best sense of the word. Happiness is found in walking with God. There may be great gain or great loss up ahead, you never know. But you will never lose God and those who trust in him will ultimately live productive lives. So don’t be afraid. Step out and be faithful and productive with what you have.
Ask God to show you where you could be more productive and faithful with what you have.
Read Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
