Faith Over Chaos

So, my husband and I were talking about trials—because that’s what spiritually nerdy couples do on a casual Friday night—and he dropped the phrase “stumbling blocks” like it was just normal conversation. —and my brain immediately went full spiritual metaphor mode. I pictured this street. It was a mess, a difficult journey with stones the size of toddler torsos. Uneven. Jagged. Heavy. The kind of road that makes you question your life choices and your shoe selection.

And I thought: yep. That’s what a struggle feels like. A trial. A no-good, rotten, bad day. The kind where you’re not just walking through it—you’re dragging your soul behind you like a busted suitcase.

So, here’s the thing. You might’ve clicked on this post hoping for a shortcut. A spiritual GPS reroute. A “how to get out of this mess” guide. I love you, but… nope. That’s not what this is.

Because sometimes the struggle is the point. Did God plant that obnoxious co-worker in your life so you could show her His love (instead of your eye roll)? Did He allow the grief of loss—not to break you—but to build your trust in Him, one tear at a time? And maybe, just maybe, has He been poking at that unforgiveness you’ve been nursing like a pet cactus… so He can finally take it and hand you peace instead. He’s not trying to ruin your day. He’s trying to restore your heart.

Sometimes God doesn’t move the stones. He teaches you how to walk over them. Or around them. Or through them with a limp and a lesson.

Proverbs 3:6 says:

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. NIV.

The KJV says He’ll direct your path. And because I’m a nerdy Jesus girl with control issues (hi, it’s me), I had to dig into the Hebrew. Turns out “straight” means more than just “not crooked.” It means pleasant, even, direct.

But Eden Thinking reminds me: it’s not about the road. It’s about the walk. It’s about who’s walking with me. Whether the path is smooth or full of spiritual shin-bruisers, He’s there. He’s directing. He’s straightening. He’s picking me up when I faceplant into my own chaos.

So, if you’re staring down a street that feels impossible, maybe ask:

•           Did I build this mess myself?

•           Or did God lovingly place me here to grow some perseverance muscles?

•           What am I supposed to learn before I get to the next block?

This isn’t about escaping the struggle. It’s about trusting the One who’s walking it with you. Remember Proverbs 3:6? “He will make your paths straight.” Well, context matters. Let’s back up to Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. NIV

And there it is. We may not understand the why, the how, or the when of how we ended up on this terrible street—this mess of a path with spiritual shin-bruisers and emotional potholes—but we’re not called to understand it. We’re called to trust. To lean in. To stop trying to reroute the journey and start walking it with Him.

Sometimes the road is rough because He’s reshaping your heart. Sometimes the only way forward isn’t a detour—it’s a deeper dependence. And sometimes, what feels like chaos is actually the groundwork of restoration.

This is what Faith Over Chaos looks like: Not a perfect path, but a persistent walk. Not clarity, but trust. Not escape, but endurance—with Him leading every step. Restoration in motion. This is me, limping forward with a latte and a prayer.

Helping you find peace in the garden again—because faith doesn’t mean the road’s paved, just that He’s walking it with you.

Restoration starts with reflection. So let’s dig in—gently, but honestly…

1. What’s the heaviest stone in your path right now—and are you trying to carry it alone?
2. Have you been asking God to remove the struggle… or to walk with you through it?
3. What’s one area where you’ve been leaning on your own understanding instead of trusting Him
4. Where do you see God gently directing your path—even if it’s not the route you would’ve chosen?
5. What does “Faith Over Chaos” look like in your life this week?