I did not have time to give this response earlier.

Many of my conversations of late have revolved around finding purpose (and desire for that purpose) in life - life with God and His people. Heck, we have had a few about this very topic. The discussion about fear is big. Faith is often drowned out by those feelings and the very active accusations of our enemy. You did well in bring that up. Hits close to home.

Of course, there is the flipside. We must learn to be content with whatever lot God may have us in, until such time we are properly molded to fit where we....fit. The shaping is often hard, painful, and very lackluster. I think that is one big hurdle for us all. Dissatisfaction often comes for us when we go about our days without that in mind. But you are right to talk about trusting God in all things without knowing exactly what he is preparing us for in life. He has shown His wisdom, love, and glory enough that following Him should not be so hard. Yet, we too often rely on our own understanding [fears, expectations etc] as opposed to His. How silly of us.

Anyhow, good stuff.

Correction:

You did well "to" bring that up.  Not:  You did well "in" bring that up.

Silly me.