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✝️ QUESTION OF THE WEEK
From Maya, 19 — Columbus, Ohio
February 17, 2026
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“Hi Pastor James. I’ve rewritten this message three times because I don’t want to sound ungrateful.

I’m 19 and in my second year of college. Everyone keeps asking what my major is going to lead to and what job I’ll have after graduation. The truth is… I don’t know.

Tuition keeps rising. I’m already thinking about student loans. I see videos about how hard the job market is and how expensive everything is getting. It makes me feel panicked about the future.

Some days I feel motivated. Other days I feel overwhelmed and quietly depressed. I pray, but I still feel scared. How do I trust God when the economy feels so uncertain and my future feels unstable?”
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Hi Maya — thank you for your honesty. Many young adults are carrying this exact weight silently.

First, you are not ungrateful. You are aware.

✨ Economic pressure is real.
✨ Uncertainty about your future is normal at 19.
✨ Feeling anxious does not mean you lack faith.

You are stepping into adulthood during a time of rapid change — rising costs, shifting career paths, and constant online narratives about “success” before 25. That would make anyone feel unsettled.

But here’s the truth:

God does not require you to see 10 years ahead.
He asks you to trust Him one step at a time.

Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean solely on our own understanding. That means when the numbers, headlines, and social media predictions overwhelm you, you anchor your confidence in God’s guidance — not in economic forecasts.

Practical steps help too:
• Focus on today’s responsibilities, not tomorrow’s hypotheticals.
• Seek wise mentors in your field.
• Limit doom-scrolling financial anxiety content.
• Talk openly about your fears — silence makes anxiety louder.

You are not behind.
Your calling is not tied to panic.
And your value is not measured by the speed of your success.

God is not surprised by the economy.
He is already present in your tomorrow.

Take the next right step — not the entire staircase.

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