“We must cease striving and trust God to provide what He thinks is best and in whatever time He chooses to make it available”
— Jerry Bridges
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes we worry and try too hard to control everything in our lives. This quote is telling us to stop stressing so much and trust that God, or a higher power, knows what is best for us. It's like planting a seed in a garden. We can water it and make sure it gets sunlight, but we can't force it to grow faster or into a different type of plant. We have to have patience and trust that it will grow in its own time, in the best way possible. For example, if someone is looking for a job, they might send out many applications and prepare for interviews. After doing their best, they should have faith that the right opportunity will come at the right time, instead of getting upset if it doesn't happen immediately. By letting go of the need to control every detail and trusting in a higher plan, we can find more peace and patience in our lives. This approach can help reduce stress and make us more open to unexpected and better opportunities that we didn't even think of.
