Daily Devotionals

Predestination is a point of contention amongst Christians. First let’s discuss the legalist whom take the Bible literally. They have no problem believing Jonah was stuck in a whales mouth for three days  yet express an idea built on faith and you’ll be called crazy. The tarot is hell fire and astrology is witchcraft; you get the point. Many of us reach this threshold in our journey with Christ it’s called ”I’m good”.  We think we’ve learned enough, we’re following the rules, we’re good. 

You see, the idea of predestination eludes this type of Christian why? Because they aren’t forward thinking. It’s a hard pill to swallow but it’s true. Looking over these verses one can gather that God does indeed have a planned mapped out for you yet so many forget that. 

There is something about legalism that makes one feel they are already living out the greatest potential of life. They believe their rules and regulations are what keeps things in order. Entire lives spent maintaining but never really gaining all they could from the situations and circumstances but they don’t know that. All of this because they are convinced they’ve gotten with the program so there is no program to get with.  Predestination. There is no future to step into just a continuation of what is. They spend their lives trying to achieve a result they were influenced to have not the one specifically designed for them by God. 

“I’m Good”: When Legalism Blocks Destiny

There’s a certain kind of Christian—well-meaning, devout, devoted to Scripture—who believes Jonah was really in the belly of a whale for three days without hesitation. They’ll stand by that story like it’s written in stone (and to them, it is). But bring up something rooted in mystery—like predestination—and suddenly you’re off the rails.

You’ll be called deep, new age, or crazy. Because faith is only acceptable when it fits the framework of what’s already been understood. But what if God calls us beyond that?

What if “I’m good” isn’t good enough?

The Comfort of “I’m Good”

A lot of us reach a point in our walk with Christ where we settle in. We’ve stopped cussing (mostly), we show up to church, we’ve got our Bible highlights looking spiritual on Instagram—and in our minds, we’re good.

We’re no longer living in chaos. We’re not making the mistakes we used to. We feel… stable.

But here’s the danger: stability can morph into spiritual stagnation.

That moment when you think, “I’ve arrived,” is often the same moment you stop actually growing.

Legalism Loves Control

There’s something about legalism that makes a person feel like they’re already living their best life. The rules keep them comfortable. The doctrine keeps them “on track.” Everything has structure. Everything is maintainable.

But the truth is—many live their entire lives maintaining a version of faith that was never God’s final design for them. They were influenced to pursue a certain kind of Christianity, not designed for it.

And because they believe they’re already “with the program,” they never seek the program God actually wrote for them.

Why Predestination Scares Legalism

Predestination is a hard pill to swallow for legalistic thinkers because it’s too forward-thinking. It requires surrender to a plan they didn’t write. It means admitting they don’t have the full picture—and never did.

To believe in predestination is to believe God set you apart before you were born, and that your life has a specific trajectory, written by Him and revealed over time.

But if you’ve built your whole spiritual identity on controlling your walk by your own behavior, the idea of surrendering to His design can feel like losing power.

Spoiler: it’s not. It’s gaining freedom.

Destiny Isn’t Safe

Living a life by design—God’s design—isn’t predictable. It’s not always clean. It may not always be church-approved or socially acceptable. But it’s authentic. It’s empowered. It’s alive.

God didn’t call you to just behave—He called you to become.

He didn’t save you to keep you safe.

He saved you to send you.

Final Thoughts: Let Go of “I’m Good”

“I’m good” is the spiritual equivalent of saying, “I’ve done enough. I don’t need to grow anymore.”

But if God formed you, knew you, set you apart, and called you by grace, then trust me—He’s got more for you than Sunday routines and spiritual checklists.

There’s a life designed for you that looks nothing like the one you were influenced into.

There’s a path forward that’s already been paved.

There’s a future God’s been waiting for you to step into.

You’re not just good.

You’re chosen.

You’re called.

And you’re not done yet.