Proverbs 29

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” — Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)

I went through a season where I genuinely didn’t know what I was doing with my life.

On the outside, things looked fine. I had work, community, responsibilities—I even served at church. But if I’m being real, I was waking up every day feeling numb. Like I was just going through the motions. I remember one morning, I sat in my car before going into work, and I just stared at the dashboard. My hands were on the steering wheel, and I whispered, “God, is this it? Is this what I’m made for?”

It wasn’t that I was running from Him. I was just… tired. Tired of trying to make sense of everything. Tired of pretending I was okay. Tired of feeling like I should be further along by now. And the worst part? I knew how to say all the “right things”—I knew the verses, I could give people good advice—but inside, I felt lost.

That’s when I came across Proverbs 29:18 again: “Where there is no vision, the people perish…”

It hit hard.

Because that’s what it felt like. I wasn’t crashing and burning, I was just slowly fading. Losing passion. Losing direction. Losing myself. It wasn’t dramatic, but it was dangerous.

I didn’t need a new job or a new city—I needed a new vision. And not just any vision, but God’s vision. His voice. His direction. So I started small. I stopped trying to figure out the next five years, and I started asking God, “What do You want me to do today?” I journaled one sentence a day. I got quiet, even when I didn’t hear anything. I stopped performing. And slowly, I started breathing again.

God didn’t drop a detailed life plan on my lap, but He gave me enough light for the next step. That was all I needed. Some days, it still feels blurry—but I know I’m not walking alone. And that changes everything.

If you feel like you’re drifting, you’re not broken—you’re just in need of vision. Not the kind you force, but the kind you receive. It starts with listening. It starts with being honest. It starts with coming back to the One who sees the whole picture even when you can’t.

God, I’ve tried doing this on my own. I’ve chased what looked good, what made sense, what felt safe. But I’m still coming up empty. I don’t want to just survive—I want to live with vision. Your vision. Even if I don’t know what’s next, help me trust that You do. I don’t need the full plan. I just need You. Amen.