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Mourn If You Need To

We can get so caught mourning what didn’t work out that we miss what God is doing next. 💭

Mourn if you need to, but don’t stay there forever. He’s still working. Don’t miss it.

Lord, help me see what You’re doing next. Give me courage to move with You.

#Faith #Hope #TrustGod #NewBeginnings #GodIsWorking

2025/7/4 Edited to

When I think about what I want God to do for me in 2025, this message of mourning but moving forward really resonates. It reminds me that it's natural to grieve when things fall apart—whether it's a relationship, a job, or a dream. But God doesn’t want us to stay stuck in sadness. Instead, He’s inviting us to see beyond our pain and into the new things He’s already working on. Personally, I’ve found that allowing myself to mourn fully has been healing. However, what helped me most was asking God to give me eyes to see what He’s doing next—and the courage to step into it. That hope has carried me through times of disappointment. In 2025, I want to focus on trusting God’s timing and plans more deeply. Even when events don’t go as I hoped, I believe He is raising up better opportunities and new beginnings aligned with His will. It’s comforting to remember how God prepared the next king while Samuel was still mourning Saul. This reminds me that God’s purposes are always moving forward, and our setbacks don’t stop His work. If you’re feeling lost or stuck, I encourage you to mourn if you need to—that honesty is important. But then, gently ask God to shift your vision toward what He’s preparing next. Let faith and hope steer you out of grief and into a fresh season of growth and trust. God’s plans don’t stall because of our heartbreak; He’s still working, and there is so much to look forward to.

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