We’re told that God’s plans are good and His timing is right—but in the trenches of life, it can be hard to submit to His will and “trust the process”.  

So what do our girls do when they’re struggling to stay strong in the faith? I’ve heard it said that “The opposite of faith isn’t doubt, it’s control”. In the face of fear, believers can fall into the worldly habit of trying to control every.little.thing. Then a surprise sick day or a rained-out vacation can send us into a tailspin. 

Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that while we may plan, it is God who “establishes our steps.” Encourage your girl to journal about some of the things she’s trying to control in her life today and invite God into her heart to relieve that burden. 

Listen to the Raising Godly Girls Minute with Patti Garibay: