Manifesting or Faith: Which Path Are You On?

Have you ever found yourself caught between two seemingly different paths to a happy life? On one hand, there's the popular idea of manifesting—creating your own reality and bringing your desires to life through sheer will and positive energy. On the other, there's the belief in God's plan—trusting in a divine path and surrendering control. Let's explore these two approaches and see what they're really about.

The New Age Approach: The Power of Manifesting

A key principle in the New Age community is that you have the power to create the life you want. The tools are familiar: vision boards, meditation, and visualizing the outcome you desire. This approach puts you firmly in the driver's seat, making you the "master of your life."

It's about taking charge and forcing things to happen on your own timeline. But this focus on being in control can also lead to a lot of pressure and a feeling that you're solely responsible for every outcome. In this worldview, your desires are paramount, and your energy is what makes things happen.

The Biblical Approach: Trusting in God's Plan

For those who follow a biblical path, the focus shifts from self to God. The belief is that we are children of God, and our lives are part of a greater, divine plan. The Bible provides guidance, and prayer is a way to communicate and build a relationship with God.

Instead of forcing things to happen, this approach emphasizes trust. It means having faith that God has a plan for you, even if you don't know what it is. Prayers are answered in God's time, not our own. This surrender of control can bring a sense of profound peace and love, rooted in a relationship with God and Jesus that goes beyond anything the New Age community offers.

Ultimately, one path is about being in control and relying on your own power, while the other is about trusting in a divine plan and surrendering to a higher power. What do you think?