Do You Have It All Together?
Not long ago, someone asked me about my work, and when I mentioned that I’m a life coach, they followed up with, "So, as a coach, does that mean you have it all together?" I thought it was a good, curious question, and I was happy to answer.
The truth is, no one has it all together. We were never expected to. While it might seem like we have everything under control, there’s often an inner battle for peace. It’s important to remember that we’re all human and imperfect. None of us are exempt from carrying our own crosses, and like everyone else, we face tests and trials. Coaching helps us challenge our minds, build mental muscles, and renew our perspective to see what is possible and how we can overcome roadblocks and reach goals. It is not about having life fully figured out.
If we were fully well in this life, would we need the Great Physician? There’s always a measure of imperfection in us, an invitation for God to come in and perfect us. None of us have everything under control, and that’s precisely why we need God. If we had it all together, we wouldn’t need Him. Instead, we rely on Him, trusting that He can take whatever little we have and multiply it beyond our expectations, just as He did with the loaves and fish in the Gospel.
When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”
[Jesus] said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.”
But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”
Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.
They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.
Matthew 14:15-21
Jesus is the ultimate model for us in having it all together. In this Gospel reading, Jesus tested His disciples by telling them to feed the people when they were in a place without easy access to food and didn’t have enough money to feed 5,000 people. All they had were a few loaves and fish, and Jesus essentially said, "We can work with that." He meets us where we are, providing exactly what we need with whatever we have. And then, Jesus doesn’t just give enough; He gives more than enough. According to the wisdom of Jesus, having it all together doesn’t mean having everything physically; it means doing what is necessary and trusting God to take care of the rest.
question to ponder
In what areas of your life do you feel out of control or like you don't have it all together? How might God be calling you to trust Him by offering what you have?
Coaching Testimonial:
“Roxsan is definitely a beautiful soul to walk with on my own journey to personal discovery and wholeness. Over the past several months, she has helped me identify areas in my life that require stretching, while gently challenging me to reflect on the barriers to growth and healing. Roxsan’s approach is inspiring me to communicate not only with myself but also with my family as we navigate through life together, making tough decisions and moving towards a healthier mindset and lifestyle. I’m so grateful for her work, and I know so many others will benefit because of her commitment to honor each person’s identity as a child of God.”
