Entry 43- But... What If It Actually Works Out?

We talk a lot about what could go wrong.

“What if I fail?”
“What if I get my heart broken again?”
“What if they don’t like me?”
“What if I lose everything I’ve worked for?”

Sister. Brother. Beloved child of God- what if it actually works out?
Fear Be Loud, But Faith Be Louder.

We’re so used to preparing for disappointment that we start living like disappointment is the default. But God didn’t promise us a life of almost, kinda, nearly, or not-quite. He said: “I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

That’s not giving “I might let you down.”
That’s giving it could really work out better than you dreamed.

Let Me Testify Real Quick- I remember talking to God about love after a series of false starts. The kind of prayer where you start with, “Hi God, it’s me again… your emotionally exhausted daughter.”

I was so used to things falling apart that whenever I met someone healthy, kind, and intentional — I didn’t know what to do with myself. I almost self-sabotaged out of habit. (Did I just type almost? Let's laugh please)

But God whispered, “Let Me show you what it looks like when I write the story.”

Shift the What Ifs.
What if the door opens?
What if the job calls back?
What if your healing comes?
What if the friendship lasts?
What if love finds you whole, content, and better than you’ve ever been?

Because that’s just as possible as things going wrong. And honestly — with God? It’s even more possible.
Live Like It’ll Work Out- that's the motto!

Move like you trust Him.
Pray like you believe Him.
Prepare like it’s coming.
Heal like you’re making room for better.

Lord, help me to believe in Your goodness again.
Teach me to expect Your best, not because I’m perfect — but because You are.
Silence my fears and help me shift my “what ifs” to faith-filled expectation.
Let me live like things are working out... because with You, they always are.
Amen.