Meant for Good: 30 Days to Live With Trust, Simplicity, and Purpose

Life can feel overwhelming. The stress of finances, work, relationships, and all the uncertainties of the future. That’s why Megan Fate Marshman’s book Meant for Good struck such a chord with us here at BLeaves Farms. Her message echoes the rhythms of farm life: slowing down, trusting the process, and remembering that even in messy seasons, something good is growing.

Whether you live on a farm or in the city, these lessons can bring peace and clarity to your everyday life.

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Major Takeaways From Meant for Good

1. You are enough, even in your imperfection
Just like a crooked row in the garden can still grow the sweetest fruit, God works through our flaws and fears.

2. God’s plan includes the waiting seasons
On the farm, we can’t rush the harvest, and in life, the pauses, delays, and detours are part of God’s good plan too.

3. Your focus reveals your values
Where you spend your time and attention shows what you truly care about.

4. Trust is greater than control
We can’t control the weather on the farm, and we can’t control every outcome in life. Peace comes through trust.

5. Community matters
Farm life is built on neighbors helping neighbors, and faith is strengthened when we share it with others.

Reflection Questions to Ask Yourself

• Where do I feel “not enough”?
• What areas of my life am I trying to control instead of trusting?
• How do I currently spend most of my time? Does it align with what I value most?
• Who encourages me and keeps me grounded?
• What might it look like to take a small step of faith this week?

A 30-Day Application Plan Inspired by Meant for Good

Here’s a simple roadmap to live out these truths over the next month. Think of it as planting seeds that grow into long-term peace and trust.

Week 1: Groundwork (Identity & Trust)

• Day 1: Journal 5 lies you believe about yourself and counter each with a truth.
• Day 2: Read Jeremiah 29:11–14 and reflect on what “plans for good” mean to you.
• Day 3: Share one of your fears with a trusted friend.
• Day 4: Write a prayer or affirmation about trusting God over control.
• Day 5: Take a walk in nature (or around your yard) and notice where growth happens slowly.
• Day 6: Put your phone away for one meal and practice being fully present.
• Day 7: Rest. No to-do list, no guilt.

Week 2: Planting (Focus & Values)

• Day 8: Track how you spend your time today.
• Day 9: Choose one thing to cut back that doesn’t align with your values.
• Day 10: Replace that time with something soul-giving (reading, prayer, gardening, connection).
• Day 11: Write down your top 3 values in life.
• Day 12: Ask someone close what they see as your biggest strength.
• Day 13: Serve someone in a small way (bake, call, help).
• Day 14: Reflect. How did shifting your focus affect your peace?

Week 3: Watering (Faith in Action)

• Day 15: Do one thing that scares you, even if imperfectly.
• Day 16: Memorize a scripture or quote about trust.
• Day 17: Journal a time God turned something messy into something good.
• Day 18: Reach out to a mentor or faith friend.
• Day 19: Choose gratitude. List 5 blessings before bed.
• Day 20: Step back from controlling something and let it go for the day.
• Day 21: Rest. Reflect on what seeds are sprouting in your life.

Week 4: Harvest (Community & Purpose)

• Day 22: Invite a friend to coffee or a walk.
• Day 23: Share one insight from this book with them.
• Day 24: Dream big. Write what you’d love to do if fear didn’t hold you back.
• Day 25: Take one tiny step toward that dream.
• Day 26: Encourage someone else who feels “not enough”.
• Day 27: Celebrate progress, not perfection.
• Day 28: Write a thank-you note to someone in your life.
• Day 29: Create a small ritual (like evening reflection or family prayer) to keep you rooted.
• Day 30: Celebrate your 30-day journey! Review your journal and notice how you’ve grown.

Living It Out

Just like farming, life isn’t about instant results. It’s about planting small seeds of trust and tending them with consistency. Meant for Good is a reminder that even when life feels messy, God is always cultivating something beautiful.

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