What Should I Do? When I Want to Control the Outcome

What do you do when two good opportunities compete—but choosing one requires trusting God?

In the first episode of the What Should I Do? series, Jessica Cabrera shares a deeply personal story about a decision involving her son's future that unexpectedly became a test of her own faith.

When an exclusive football showcase conflicted with a long-awaited Young Life camp, Jessica found herself wrestling with a question many of us face: Do I really trust God to accomplish His purposes, or do I believe I need to control the outcome?

Through the story of Abraham, the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, and practical lessons from everyday life, Jessica explores how God lovingly exposes the subtle ways we place our confidence in achievement, recognition, and security instead of Him.

If you've ever struggled to surrender control, feared missing an opportunity, or wondered how to discern God's leading when both options seem good, this episode will encourage you to trust the One who already knows your future.

Key Takeaway

Sometimes the greatest act of faith isn't choosing between right and wrong—it's trusting God when two good opportunities compete. Following God often means surrendering the outcomes we desperately want to control and believing His plans are better than our own.

Related Bible Verses (NASB)

• Psalm 20:7
• Matthew 6:33
• Genesis 22:1–18
• Matthew 16:26
• 1 Peter 5:8–9

Listener Resources & Next Steps

New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John.

Do you want a relationship with God too?

If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer—a gift, not by works—to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God, now is the time.

Read Jessica's Engage Faith article: What is the Message of the Gospel?

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