“I’m just going to leave it to God.” 

If you’ve made this statement in your life, this could be a strong sign of faith and surrender. 

However, if you’ve made this statement in relation to a goal that you have taken zero to limited action toward, there might be a little mindset shift we need to address before we move forward with major goal-setting this year. But, don’t feel ashamed, this is what The Life/Me Blog is all about: evolving together, daily. We learn, we share, and we grow, together. 

So, with that said, let’s start this next season of your life off on the right foot. 

Here’s what I believe: God can do the impossible. God can and will perform miracles in your life, but it will always require starting with what is in your hands—what you have within your power to do. 

I have also learned a few other things along the way: 

• God is not a genie in a bottle that you get to ask magic tricks of when it’s convenient.
• God requires our action. Where your strength ends is where his begins. 
• You can’t expect miracles you aren’t prepared to sustain.

The Tension Between Faith and Effort

Somewhere along the way, you might have picked up the belief that trusting God means stepping back completely. That faith is passive. That preparation somehow cancels out surrender.

But the truth is, faith and effort were never meant to compete; they are both necessary and complementary.

God gave us ability, discipline, discernment, and access. The very capacity to work hard, plan wisely, and build relationships is part of the provision. So, when you act—while being intentionally prayerful—you’re not overriding God’s will, you’re exercising your faith by moving forward with a spirit of faith—belief and preparation. 

Still, it is easy to live in the opposite extremes, such as trying to control everything, praying quickly but planning relentlessly, trusting resumes, connections, and strategies more than God. In other times, it is easy to act in spiritualized avoidance—calling it faith when it’s actually fear, hesitation, or subtle unbelief.

“Going With God” Isn’t Passive, It’s Intentional

In some seasons, going with God truly does mean waiting silently and in stillness. In others, it means moving even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

The key question isn’t “Am I doing enough? It’s “Is God in this action or decision with me?”

We forget that God doesn’t want to be an emergency contact when it doesn’t go well, he wants a permanent dialogue along the entire journey. 

We trust:

• friends for advice
• family for reassurance
• mentors for direction
• strangers on the internet for validation

And then we consult God last.

What if we reversed that?

Your Success Team (Yes, God Belongs on It)

As you are assembling your success checklist…

• goals
• habits
• calendars
• planners
• support systems

Here’s a small invitation: put God on the team—first. Not as a backup plan. Not as a last resort, but as the guide shaping every choice.

And yes, sometimes that might look like boldly stepping forward, while other times it might look like courageously letting go.

If you choose to go with God (the greatest co-creator you could ever have) in this next season, here’s the gift: No matter the outcome, you’ll know it was divinely-guided. You’ll know it was aligned or a redirection, not a failure.

The Reminder We All Need

This isn’t a call to stop striving. It’s a reminder to stop striving without partnering with God.

As ambitious, capable, forward-moving people, we often forget to pause and ask:

• Is this aligned with what God is doing in me right now?
• Am I trusting my effort more than His timing?
• Am I avoiding action under the disguise of faith—or avoiding faith under the illusion of control?

God doesn’t need you to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out.

You just need to genuinely see God in the big decisions, the small steps, and the in-between moments you try to manage on your own.

As you step into this new season, may you:

• plan boldly
• pray honestly
• prepare faithfully
• and trust deeply

Put God in the front seat. Not just for the outcome, but for the journey.

Because going with God doesn’t mean doing nothing, it means walking forward with intention, humility, and trust.

Prompts & Reflection: Faith, Action, and the Year Ahead

As you step into this new season, take a moment to slow down and reflect. Trusting God isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about being willing to listen, prepare, and move when called.

Use these prompts to explore where faith and action meet in your life right now. Journal freely without judgment.

1. Where Are You Saying You “Trust God” but Are Avoiding Action?

Are there areas where you’re calling waiting “faith,” but beneath the surface, it might really be fear, procrastination, or self-doubt? What step are you being invited to take, even if it feels uncomfortable?

2. Where Are You Over-Controlling Instead of Surrendering?

What decisions are you gripping tightly? Where have you placed more trust in your plans, credentials, or relationships than in God’s timing and direction? What would it look like to loosen your grip?

3. What Are You Praying For — and Are You Prepared to Sustain It?

If the answer to your prayer came tomorrow, would you be emotionally, spiritually, or practically ready? What habits, skills, or boundaries would need to be in place to support the blessing you’re asking for?

4. Which Decision Does God Need to Be Moved to the Front Seat Of?

Think about one choice you’re currently navigating. Have you invited God into it fully, or are you treating Him like a final checkpoint? What would change if you let faith lead instead of following?

5. What Season Are You In—Waiting or Moving?

Not every season requires action, and not every delay is a sign to stop. Ask yourself honestly: is this a time to rest and listen, or a time to step forward in trust? What signs or confirmations are you noticing?

6. How Do You Want Faith to Shape Your Decisions This Year?

Complete this sentence in your journal: “This year, trusting God in my decisions will look like…”

Let this become a guiding intention you can return to throughout the year.

Closing Reflection

Faith isn’t passive — it’s a partnership. As you write, notice where clarity rises. Often, the next step doesn’t come from overthinking, but from aligning your heart with what you already know.