Our minds are so fixed on our tomorrows, and consumed with dreams and desires for the future. And so, we often find ourselves waiting on God for something, whether it’s divine guidance or answers to help us with our next steps.

But tomorrow is uncertain for us all. In fact, tomorrow may never come. 

James 4:14-15 reminds us that life is fleeting, like a mist that disappears. Instead of being so wrapped up in our desires, we can shift our focus on carrying out God’s will–today.

He’s our Father, and we’re His children, and we live a life of purpose and meaning when it’s done in alignment with our Father’s will. So let’s surrender our plans to Him. 

– Jayne Ong

“I am the master of my own destiny” is a saying that appeals to a lot of us. It gives us the “power” to shape our own futures based on our heart’s desires—graduating with honours, securing a job, nabbing a life-partner. 

There is nothing wrong in planning, and dreaming of a wonderful future. However, we’re also advised not to be too invested in our plans, as we don’t know what tomorrow holds, and our lives on earth are very brief, like “mists that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (James 4:14-15).

Well, then what’s one to do? We can still plan for our future, but we’re also to live fully dependent on God—making room for Him to interrupt or redirect our plans, according to His will. 

Q: What would you do if you knew your tomorrow may never come?