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I had a conversation with two acquaintances over the weekend. They’re both adult women in their late 20s that have reached a trasitional point in their lives. The first was praying about a potential business move, and the second was praying about getting a new job.

My advice to the both of them was to “watch and wait.” The Lord tells us in Jeremiah 29:11:

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I’m the type of person who does not like surprises. After I had my conversion it was very difficult to trust God’s will with what to do with my life, especially since at the time I was picking colleges and trying to decide what exactly I wanted to study. But sometimes I think Christians can hinder themselves under the guise of trusting God. That need to be in control, that pressure and anxiety is the work of the Enemy. Whenever I get stressed over a situation, especially a big decision, I pray the Jesus Prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

It’s a very centering prayer that eliminates the anxiety and brings you back into communion with the Spirit. I hope this post finds you well, but if you are faced with a big decision, I would tell you to watch and wait. It may come in the form of a random comment from a stranger, but you will get the answer you need.

Pax Christi, Rebecca.