Hot Mess Today. Testimony Later.
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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.”
— Romans 8:2
Some days feel like this image looks.
Your thoughts are loud.
Your emotions are tangled.
Your plans feel like they’ve been hijacked by chaos — and maybe even a few metaphorical crows have moved in and made a nest.
You didn’t plan for this.
You didn’t invite the mess.
And yet… here you are.
If you’re honest, you might feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, or frustrated that life doesn’t look the way you hoped it would by now. But here’s the quiet truth this image reminds us of:
God is not afraid of your mess.
What feels like chaos today often becomes clarity later. What feels humiliating now becomes holy hindsight later. God has a way of turning frantic seasons into faith-filled stories, not because we handled them perfectly, but because He stayed faithful through them.
It’s okay if today feels loud, tangled, and undone.
It’s okay if you’re still figuring things out.
It’s okay if your life feels more like survival than celebration.
This is not the end of the story: it’s the middle.
One day, you’ll look back and say, “That was hard… but look what God taught me. Look how He carried me. Look what He redeemed.” Today is the chapter where you’re learning. Tomorrow becomes the testimony.
So take a breath.
Laugh if you can.
Cry if you need to.
And remember: being a hot mess today does not disqualify you; it prepares you.
Prayer:
God, You see the mess I’m in: inside and out. Thank You for not turning away from it. Help me trust that You are working even when things feel chaotic. Give me grace for today and hope for what’s coming. Amen.
Until next time…
Happy New Year!
Tammy Ingram 