It isn't enough to just pray and hope for something. If we truly have faith that God will provide for us, then we have to act as though that is true. Our actions must match our beliefs.
We know that God prepares the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:9 - In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
God already has a plan for our lives. He knows what is in our hearts, and what we were born to do. If there is something we want to do, and it will glorify God, then we have to take the first steps toward doing it. Plan. Prepare. Take action.
James 2:17-20 - In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder. You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?
He then gives Abraham as an example. We have to have faith, but we must also act on our faith. Prayer is important. Yet, it isn't enough to pray if all we are willing to do is whine about it. We have to be prepared to take the first step (and all the other steps) on the path God has prepared for us. We do not truly have faith if we are too afraid to take the first step. Once we truly believe that God will take care of us, we can take that step toward doing what God has called us to do.
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