When You Stop Reaching For More, You Find God Was Always Enough
The joy and peace we seek does not come from anything external—it is a byproduct of our deep trust in God. Karin Hadadan, faithful author of Beauty in the Stillness, emphasizes that message here: God should be our peace in times of chaos, not the material world.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Yet we often seek external influences for comfort, rather than returning to God as our source. When we focus our energy on trusting Him, the hope we develop, not by sight but by faith, becomes the channel to receive His greatest blessings.
The goal God has for each of us isn’t just personal fulfillment, but to overflow with abundant joy and peace so that we can share it with and benefit others. In our daily challenges—whether facing uncertainty at work, tension in relationships, health concerns, or simply the weight of routine stresses—this hope transforms how we navigate difficulties. Instead of being overwhelmed by circumstances, we can approach each obstacle with the confidence that comes from trusting a God who specializes in renewal and restoration.
When we see that hope is both the beginning and the result of faith, we realize it is not only a gift received but also a practice we can cultivate each and every day, allowing the light of hope to illuminate even our darkest moments.
Learning to trust God fully means releasing the need to control every challenge and instead surrendering each one to His care. When a person shifts their focus from striving to trusting, life begins to be guided by faith rather than by sight. This surrender opens the heart to experience God’s joy and peace, even amid uncertainty. Trusting in His promises not only allows one to receive His blessings but also transforms that trust into a source of hope that can be shared with others.
In this posture of faith, strength is renewed daily—not through self-effort, but through confidence in God’s unwavering presence and purpose in every circumstance.
