12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. (Romans 12:12 CSB)
The path forward is often obscured. We do our best to stick to the plan but situation and circumstance can often bump us off track. Oftentimes, it is from our own doing. We deviate from the course or we try to forge our own path.
How can we know?
We can remain hopful, be patient and be persistent.
Sometimes this is the most we can bank on. But have no fear, God is in control and is working to His good will.