As I prepare for our Germany trip, I find myself double-checking every detail. I’ve read guides, mapped routes, and packed for every possible situation. Yet, despite all this preparation, I know the journey will still surprise me. There will be unexpected detours, missed turns, and moments I couldn’t have planned for. It’s a reminder that no amount of preparation can fully eliminate the unknown.
Life itself mirrors this tension. We work hard to prepare for what lies ahead, whether it’s a trip, a career, or the ultimate journey to eternal life. But in the end, the unknown is always waiting, and nowhere is this more true than in the mystery of the afterlife.
From a Catholic perspective, we do our best to prepare: living out our faith, receiving the sacraments, and striving to follow Christ. But only Jesus has returned from the dead, and only He truly knows what awaits us. His resurrection is our greatest assurance, a reminder that while we don’t have all the answers, He does. As He said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
Just like a trip, the afterlife is a destination we can only imagine but won’t fully understand until we arrive. While I trust my planning, I also trust the journey will bring surprises, and that some of those surprises will be the most meaningful moments of all. The same is true for life. God often uses the unexpected to draw us closer to Him, reminding us that we’re not ultimately in control.
As I pack my bags, I pray for openness to the unknown, trusting that God will guide both this trip and the greater journey of life. Whether it’s a missed turn on the road or a moment of unexpected grace, I’m learning to lean on the One who’s already been there.
Because in the end, it’s not about having everything figured out. It’s about trusting the One who does.
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