“God,
I don't know.
Amen.”

I’ve been saying this prayer for years.

It’s an honest prayer.

A simple prayer.

A short prayer.

One I am only beginning to understand, but one He hears clearly.

Saying we don't know isn't a sign weakness; but appears to be the first breath to trusting the One we our surrendering our uncertainty to.

How beautiful it is to not know, but to trust He does. 

For all I do not know, I know that we should hold close what we do know.

And here is what I know today: 

God is good and He has this under control.

Coffee is needed. 

Hugs are better than high fives. 

Yesterday is over, today is here, and tomorrow hasn’t arrived.

In all that is heavy there is hope. 

And I know I do not know much, but I do know I don't have time to be scared of the unknown.

Here is to not knowing. 

Here is to praying honestly. 

Here is to leaning in and listening. 

Here is to trusting.

For more of my poetry, check out my books!

About the Author

Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster living in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is the author of I’m All Over the Place, As You Go, Walk A Little Slower, and Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope.

You can find Tanner Olson’s books on Amazon.

His podcast is The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson and can be found wherever you listen to podcasts.

Tanner Olson travels around the country sharing poetry, telling stories, and delivering messages of hope.

You can follow Tanner Olson on Instagram (@writtentospeak) and Facebook where you’ll daily find encouraging words of faith and hope.