“To love God is to love His will.” — George MacDonald
MacDonald’s words challenge the fierce independence prized in young adulthood. You’re encouraged to chart your own course, to rely on your strength and ambition. But true freedom comes from loving God’s will, depending on Him rather than your own resources. This dependence feels counterintuitive, especially when the world equates strength with self-sufficiency, but it’s the path to a life aligned with divine purpose.
Dependence on God doesn’t mean passivity or abandoning your dreams. It means trusting that His will—revealed through Scripture, prayer, and community—is better than your plans, even when it leads through sacrifice or uncertainty. As you face decisions about careers, relationships, or faith, this surrender can feel vulnerable, but it frees you from the exhausting pressure to control everything.
Reflect on where you’re clinging to independence, whether in your future or your fears. Offer these to God, asking for the courage to love His will. Each step of dependence deepens your trust and reveals His faithfulness. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
MacDonald’s words challenge the fierce independence prized in young adulthood. You’re encouraged to chart your own course, to rely on your strength and ambition. But true freedom comes from loving God’s will, depending on Him rather than your own resources. This dependence feels counterintuitive, especially when the world equates strength with self-sufficiency, but it’s the path to a life aligned with divine purpose.
Dependence on God doesn’t mean passivity or abandoning your dreams. It means trusting that His will—revealed through Scripture, prayer, and community—is better than your plans, even when it leads through sacrifice or uncertainty. As you face decisions about careers, relationships, or faith, this surrender can feel vulnerable, but it frees you from the exhausting pressure to control everything.
Reflect on where you’re clinging to independence, whether in your future or your fears. Offer these to God, asking for the courage to love His will. Each step of dependence deepens your trust and reveals His faithfulness. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
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