Living Beyond Self-Directed Faith — Made by God, For God
From one of my quiet times this week, I was reminded of something deeply challenging and deeply freeing: many believers trust God for salvation, but struggle to trust Him with their future.
We say we believe, yet we still cling tightly to our own plans, timelines, and definitions of success. Mary’s response to God’s call, see Luke 1:46-47 (NIV), models something different—humble surrender, praise, and trust, even when the path ahead was uncertain. Her faith wasn’t self-directed; it was surrendered.
This reframes how I think about leadership, growth, and purpose. Life isn’t ultimately about building the right career, achieving more, or checking off accomplishments. It’s about belonging to God and allowing a growing relationship with Jesus to shape our hearts, our decisions, and our direction. When faith moves from the head to the heart, it changes how we lead, how we serve, and how we define success.
The real measure of a life well lived isn’t what we accomplish—it’s whether we genuinely know God and allow that relationship to transform us from the inside out.
Bottom line:
I was made by God and for God. My purpose isn’t self-directed success, but a surrendered, growing relationship with Him that shapes my heart and my future.
Call to Action:
If you’re feeling tension between control and trust, between managing your life for God and walking with God, you’re not alone. What would change if you intentionally surrendered your plans and asked not, “What do I want?” but “What do You want to form in me?” I’d love to hear your reflections—or walk alongside you in that journey.
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