When life feels uncertain, we often want God to give us a clear sign. But what if His voice is showing up in quieter ways? In this episode, author Abby McDonald shares how she’s learning to let go of control and trust God even without all the details. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for clarity, this conversation will remind you that God’s presence is steady — even when answers aren’t.
You’ll learn:
- How to keep trusting God when He seems silent.
- Why you don’t need to have it all figured out before moving forward.
- How to shift your mindset to help you stop overthinking every decision.
- What to do when you’re afraid of getting it wrong.
Resources From This Episode:
- Get Abby McDonald’s book, Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow — a powerful guide to help you stop chasing clarity and start resting in God's presence, even when the future feels uncertain.
- Sign up for our FREE Encouragement for Today Devotions — relatable, biblical messages delivered straight to your inbox each weekday to help you stay rooted in God's Truth no matter what life brings.
- When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
- Click here to download a transcript of this episode.
Want More on This Topic?
- Watch a clip from the popular Therapy & Theology podcast series on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel titled “I Don’t Understand What God Is Allowing.”
- Listen to “What Is My Assignment From God While I Am Here on Earth?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Shae Hill.
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