Trust in his Plan, Surrender in Prayer – October 19, 2025

One key truth: Because we can trust God’s plan no matter what, we surrender in prayer.

And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly.
Luke 18:7-8a

Trust in his Plan, Surrender in Prayer

Most of us know the story of Job. He went through pain most of us can’t imagine. He lost everything—family, health, possessions. Job lamented that there was no joy in the daytime for him. He wished he hadn’t even been born (Job 3:3). He asked God the tough questions: “Why me? Where are you? What’s the point?” He argued. He struggled. He wrestled.

Here’s the amazing part. In the end, Job is commended for wrestling honestly with God. In all of his pain and difficult circumstances, Job never lost his faith. He had every earthly reason to walk away, yet he wrestled with God through it all. Job didn’t take his complaints to anyone else. And then God showed up. Once Job caught a glimpse of God’s greatness, his questions melted away.

The cause: we realize God’s power and holiness.
The effect: we respond in prayer, humility, and trust.

Teens today face pressures: fitting in, figuring out who you are, planning a future, juggling stressful times. Sometimes it feels like we’re supposed to control everything, or like everything’s out of control. Job’s story is a reminder. Life is not about control or having all the answers. It’s about surrender.

Surrender doesn’t mean giving up. It means trusting God’s strength when ours runs out. Prayer is how we lean on him, admit weakness, and find peace when we can’t figure it all out.

Prayer:

Almighty God, help me see you clearly. Lead me to trust, pray, and rest in you. In times of struggle and doubt, give me the fortitude to remain faithful so that I may see you. Amen.