When You Can’t See the Way: Trusting God in the Unknown

The road ahead disappears into the fog. You take a step forward, but the path seems to vanish just beyond your feet. Your heart beats faster, not from the climb, but from the uncertainty — Where am I going? How will I get there?

We like maps. We like plans. We like to know exactly what’s next. But God often leads us on a journey where He reveals the way one step at a time. And while that can feel unsettling, it’s also an invitation to trust Him like never before.

1. God’s Light is Enough for the Next Step

When the psalmist said God’s Word was a lamp to his feet, he wasn’t describing a blinding spotlight that illuminated miles ahead. It was more like a lantern — just enough light for the next step, not the whole journey.

Maybe you don’t know how things will work out. Maybe the details ahead feel blurry and unreachable. But you have enough light for today. And that’s all you need right now.

2. The Unknown is Not Unknown to God

From your perspective, the future is hidden. But God sees it as clearly as you see the present. He knows where the road bends, where the valleys lie, and where the mountaintop views will take your breath away.

Even when you can’t see the path, you can rest knowing He has already walked it — and He’s walking it with you.

3. Trust is Built in the Waiting

Sometimes God delays answers not to frustrate us, but to grow our faith. It’s in the waiting that we learn His voice. It’s in the slow unfolding that we discover the depth of His love.

When you choose to trust Him without all the answers, you are telling Him, “I believe You are good even when I don’t know what’s ahead.”

Closing Encouragement

You don’t need to see the entire road to keep moving forward. You just need to keep your eyes on the One who knows the way. One day, you’ll look back and realize that every unseen step was leading you exactly where you were meant to be.

Prayer: Lord, when I can’t see the way forward, remind me that You can. Give me the courage to take the next step, even if I don’t know where it leads. Help me to trust Your timing, Your heart, and Your plan for my life. Amen.

With love and light, Kristine Hawkins

Kristelle Liora