Finding Balance and Trusting God's Plan

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Written By Missy Craft

Article written and authored by Missy Craft

A Christian Approach

In the midst of our hectic lives, juggling work, relationships, family, and personal interests can feel overwhelming. As Christians, it's essential to find balance and recognize the importance of leaning on God for guidance and strength. This article will explore practical ways to maintain equilibrium while trusting in God's plan for our lives.

To maintain balance in life, consider the following suggestions:

  1. Prioritize and Plan: Identify the most important aspects of your life and allocate time accordingly. Planning your days and weeks can help ensure you devote sufficient attention to each area.

  2. Practice Self-Care: Set aside time for rest, exercise, and relaxation. Taking care of your physical and mental well-being is essential to maintaining balance and effectively managing life's demands.

  3. Set Healthy Boundaries: Communicate your limits with loved ones and colleagues, ensuring you don't overextend yourself.

  4. Stay Connected: Regularly connect with friends, family, and your faith community for support and encouragement.

While we can take steps to manage our lives more effectively, it's crucial to acknowledge the aspects that are beyond our control. Trusting God's plan for our lives requires relinquishing our desire for control and embracing His divine guidance.

To lean on God and trust His will for our lives, consider these strategies:

  1. Prayer and Meditation: Engage in regular prayer and meditation, seeking God's wisdom and direction.

  2. Study Scripture: Dive into God's Word, allowing it to shape your perspective and deepen your trust in His plan.

  3. Surrender Control: Acknowledge that God's ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:9), and release your expectations and desires to Him.

  4. Embrace God's Timing: Trust in God's perfect timing for your life, knowing that He has a purpose for every season (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

By balancing life's responsibilities and trusting in God's guidance, we can experience a sense of peace and purpose. When we walk with God as our compass, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and the abundant life He desires for us. Remember the words of Proverbs 16:9, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

Missy Craft

LOVE HOPE RANCH was founded by Melissa Craft, who serves as the Ministry President and servant to those impacted by Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD).

During her youth, Melissa actively pursued the scriptural commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself” by modeling the life of Jesus to many of the hurting people she encountered everywhere she went.

Melissa has committed hundreds of hours to serving Christ by her Leadership and attendance of Bible Studies, Volunteering for Non-Profit organizations, online teachings and doing independent crusade evangelism by praying and mentoring those less fortunate in need of hope.

For 12 years, Melissa has worked in the petroleum industry as a mentor, leader and instructor. She has held various roles of responsibility within leadership as a successful entrepreneur and a servant of her peers in the workplace.

As a plane crash survivor and one who is actively recovering from trauma, Melissa was led to leave the corporate world of business to pursue her passion in ministry for those impacted by PTSD.

As she’s walking into her new role as a pastor, each step is taken towards the apostleship that Christ requires of those who choose to follow Him as a disciple.

Melissa currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus in Marketing and Minor in Psychology from University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Masters degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling to be National Christian Counseling Association (NCCA) board certified using the ARNO Profiling System (APS) for Family, Youth, Addiction, Abuse & Trauma/PTS from the University of Colorado Theological Seminary, and starting her Doctorate study mid 2022.

https://www.LoveHopeRanch.org
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