"الإيمان ليس هو الاعتقاد بأن الله سيفعل ما تريد بل هو الاعتقاد بأن الله سيفعل ما هو صحيح"

Faith is about trusting that things will turn out as they should, even if it’s not what you had in mind. It’s about letting go of your specific expectations and believing that there’s a bigger plan at work—one that’s ultimately for the best. Think of it this way: you might really want a specific job and pray for it, but faith isn’t believing you’ll definitely get that job. It’s more about trusting that, job or not, there’s something better aligned with your path.

This idea isn’t new. It’s been around for ages, deeply rooted in religious and spiritual traditions. Take, for example, the biblical story of Job. He was a man who faced unimaginable hardships—lost his family, wealth, and health. Through all this, he didn’t lose faith. He believed that no matter what happened, there was a reason and ultimately, a right outcome designed by God. His story shows that faith isn’t about getting what you want; it’s about trusting in a higher wisdom.

Okay, now let’s bring this down to earth. Imagine you're prepping for a big promotion at work. You’ve worked late nights, skipped weekends, and you’re convinced this promotion is yours. You pray for it, dream about it, talk about it. But then, a curveball—someone else gets the job. You’re devastated. But here’s where faith kicks in. Instead of despairing, you trust that there’s a reason. Maybe there’s an even better opportunity on the horizon, or this new person is better suited for the role, which benefits the whole team in ways you can’t see yet. A year later, you might find yourself in a role that fits you like a glove, realizing this is where you were meant to be all along.

So how can you apply this wisdom in your life? Start by letting go of rigid outcomes. When you hope or pray for something, add a mental asterisk: “If it’s meant to be.” This doesn’t mean you don't work hard or have ambitions. It means you recognize that the right path might be different from what you initially envisioned. When things don’t go your way, take a step back and look for the lesson or the redirection. Trust that it’s all part of a bigger, better plan.

Picture this: you’re planning a big outdoor wedding. You’ve envisioned sunshine, a gentle breeze, the works. But on the big day, it pours. Your first instinct might be to panic—this isn’t what you prayed for! But then, you roll with it. You shift the ceremony indoors, and it turns out to be even more intimate and beautiful than you imagined. Guests feel cozy, the sound of rain creates a romantic backdrop, and you realize this was perfect in its own way.

In essence, faith is about surrendering control, believing in a bigger picture, and trusting that things will work out for the best. It’s not passive; it’s an active, intentional shift in perspective. So next time life throws you a curveball, remember: it might just be part of the master plan, steering you towards something even better than you’d hoped for. That’s what true faith is all about.