a pastor said something that stuck with me. he said don’t assume your trials are punishment for past sins. God doesn’t hold grudges. that’s a human thing. keep good thoughts about God even in the hard seasons. he’s working something out for you
There’s a moment in the Bible where Job loses everything his comfort, his stability, everything he once had. But God didn’t leave him there. “And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job… and the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.” Job 42:10 That part matters. It shows that even when you feel like you’ve lost it all, God is still able to restore and multiply what was taken. So if you’re at your lowest right now, like nothing is working out and you’re down to your last, don’t lose faith. God is still working behind the scenes. Sometimes He allows things to fall apart so He can rebuild them the right way. Sometimes the waiting is preparing you for something greater than what you had before. Stay patient. Stay trusting. Keep going even when it’s hard. Because when God steps in, He doesn’t just restore, He elevates.
Jeremiah 29:11 is such a reminder that your life isn’t random. God already has a plan in place for you. Even in seasons where things feel uncertain, confusing, or delayed, you can trust that He’s still working behind the scenes, aligning everything the way it’s meant to be. You don’t have to have every step figured out or force things. Just keep trusting His guidance, stay grounded in your faith, and move forward knowing that what’s meant for you will come at the right time. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Odo yewu - Trailer for short film
Fan fact : we gate crashed a funeral to shoot this, only to find out the funeral was for two people, happening in the same house …