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November  •  Day 25

God Was Working While I Was Worrying

Day 329 of 365  •  FAITH

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.

Romans 8:28 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

Looking back, I smile sometimes at how much time I spent worrying. Worrying about things that never happened. Worrying about outcomes I couldn’t control. Worrying about questions that eventually answered themselves.

And all the while, God was working. Quietly. Patiently. Faithfully.

I’ve come to realize that while I was worrying, He was preparing. While I was doubting, He was providing. While I was waiting, He was working.

And honestly, that realization humbles me. Because it reminds me that God has never been surprised. Never rushed. Never anxious.

Jesus in Action

Jesus never panicked. He trusted His Father completely. And because He trusted, He lived with peace.

Forged Wisdom

Marcus Aurelius wrote: “You have power over your mind—not outside events.” And perhaps peace comes when we surrender outside events to God.

The No Limits Challenge

Release one worry you’ve been carrying.

Prayer

Father, forgive me for the times I have worried instead of trusted. Thank You for working behind the scenes in ways I could not see. Amen.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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