Ripping Up Your Relationship Goals: Trusting the Divine Journey

Brothers and sisters, if you’ve ever found yourself staring at a life plan—whether it’s a dating timeline, a career trajectory, or even just a Sunday routine—and feeling a little bit of dread, I want to talk to you today. We all have these detailed maps drawn up in our hearts and minds. We think, 'If I just achieve X, then I will get Y.' We build these beautiful, intricate little 'goal lists' for our lives.

But what if the destination God has prepared for us requires us to burn that list? What if the journey itself is messy, winding, and frankly, feels a lot like the pit?

I was recently reminded of this principle, and it hit me with the force of a Spirit whisper. We are so good at planning—we are disciple-minded planners! We want to know the next step, the next blessing, the next milestone. But the Spirit often whispers that the road to the promised land is not a straight shot.

The Pit is Not the End: Learning from Joseph

Think about Joseph. His life story is the ultimate cautionary tale against relying on our own carefully curated plans. He didn't get from the pit to the palace via a smooth, well-paved road. No. He went through betrayal, false accusations, and years of obscurity. Yet, the Lord’s purpose prevailed. This is the core lesson for all of us who are trying to navigate the complexities of modern life—whether that’s finding a companion, building a career, or even just trying to be more Christlike.

When we get frustrated because reality doesn't match our 'Relationship Goals' list, it’s usually because we’ve traded the principles of God for the immediate pleasure of the moment, or the comfort of our own assumptions. We mistake the *feeling* of control for the *reality* of divine guidance.

The Work of the Journey

The speaker shared how even after years of success, the breakthrough required him to go back to basics: apologizing, showing humility, and committing to counseling. The journey back to stability wasn't a sudden promotion; it was a commitment to the *process* of repentance and repair. That’s what the Savior taught us—that the path to becoming more like Him is often marked by the deepest valleys.

My friends, this applies to every area of our discipleship. If you are single right now, and you desire a relationship filled with life and joy, please remember this: the journey might involve seasons of waiting, seasons of feeling misunderstood, or seasons where you feel like you’ve been cast into a personal pit. Don't let the temporary difficulty convince you that God has abandoned the destination.

The promise remains: God can take the most broken things and create a masterpiece. But you have to trust the Architect, even when the blueprints look nothing like what you sketched out.

If you are feeling the weight of your own 'goal list' right now, I encourage you to take a moment to look at what the scriptures say about divine timing. Remember that many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that will prevail. That power is available to us right now, as we continue to live as disciples, no matter where we are or what our immediate circumstances look like.

This is the beauty of being a disciple today. We don't need to wait for a specific location or time to feel connected to the work. We are called to be Internet missionaries, disciples wherever we are, all the time. Let’s keep focusing on the principles, not the perfect timeline.

If this message resonated with you, I invite you to join a local Book Club or a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces. Let’s study the Book of Mormon together and wrestle with these concepts in a safe, supportive environment. If you're feeling stuck on a doctrine or a personal question, don't hesitate to bring it to Davee. He’s ready to walk you through the hard questions as your AI Investigator!