Trusting can be one of the hardest things one does in his or her life. I’ve been in situations where trusting God, myself and others was a humongous task. Sometimes I do struggle with believing that it’s going to work out for my good. Whenever I find myself in this mindset though, I’m reminded that “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.” Jeremiah 17:7.
Trusting God is one of the greatest invitations of our faith, yet one of the hardest instructions to live out. We love the idea of trust, but the process often stretches us, humbles us, and pulls us deeper into God’s presence. Trust is not passive, it is a daily decision to anchor our hearts in who God is, even when life doesn’t make sense.
Trust Begins With Surrender
Many of us try to trust God and still keep our hands on the situation. But true trust starts when we loosen our grip.
Surrender is not losing control, it’s transferring control to the One who never fails.
God never asked us to carry the weight of outcomes, timing, or solutions. He simply asked us to place our confidence in Him. When we surrender, we discover that God’s plans are not only better, they are safer. ”Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
Stillness is not inactivity; it’s confidence in God’s sovereignty.
Trust Is Built Through Relationship
Trusting God does not come from a single moment — it grows through continual encounter with Him. You trust God more when you know His heart, and you know His heart through His Word, prayer, and quiet moments in His presence.
Consider how you trust a friend over time because you’ve seen consistency. God invites us into that same rhythm with Him.
“Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You.” — Psalm 9:10
As you seek Him, He reveals His character: faithful, gentle, attentive and present.
Trust Is Tested in the Waiting
Waiting seasons reveal what we really believe about God. When the answer hasn’t come, when the door seems closed, when the promise feels distant, this is where trust grows roots.
Waiting is not punishment; it is preparation.
Sometimes God delays because He is developing you. Other times, He is protecting you. And often, He is aligning things behind the scenes in ways you cannot see.
“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him.” Lamentations 3:25
The waiting room is where God builds spiritual maturity. It’s where you learn to walk by faith and not by sight.
Trust Chooses Faith Over Feelings
Your feelings will shift. God’s truth will not.
Trusting God means believing what He said even when:
- your emotions are loud
- your circumstances are confusing
- your understanding is limited
- your heart feels weary
This is why Scripture says, “Lean not on your own understanding.” Your understanding is limited; God’s wisdom is limitless.
“We walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7.
Faith is not denying reality, it’s elevating God’s Word above it.
Trust Leads to Peace
When trust takes root, peace follows. It doesn’t mean everything is perfect, it means you are held.
God’s peace is not the absence of problems; it is the presence of His assurance.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” Isaiah 26:3
When you trust God, your heart stops chasing answers and starts resting in His presence.
As we reflect this week, consider the questions below:
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- What area of your life is God asking you to release to Him?
- Where have you been relying on your own understanding instead of His Word?
- How is God shaping your faith in this current season?
Prayer 🙏
Father, I choose to trust You. Even when I don’t understand, I know You are good. Teach me to surrender, to wait with hope, and to walk by faith. Guard my heart with Your peace and deepen my confidence in Your promises. I rest in You. Amen.
More grace.
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