You can also tell Him when it’s difficult for you to believe.Īccording to Mark 9, a man brought his son to Jesus for healing from being possessed by a demon. You can agree with Him that all He says is true. You can tell God how you feel and in what areas of your life you are struggling to trust Him.įirst, it is good to acknowledge that His character is good and trustworthy. Allow God to remind you who He is and what He promises, and then be honest with Him. You can cling to its truth when life throws you a curveball. The Bible is God’s unfailing, unchanging Word. You need a strong foundation of Scripture to stand on, especially when you feel uncertain. If you don’t run to the Word to remind you of truth in difficult times, it is easier for you to be led into lies about your life and who God is. It also frees you from the unrealistic scenarios that you run to in worry. The truth of Scripture frees you from the expectations of earning your salvation (John 8:32). Many people in Scripture even reference other parts of Scripture to encourage themselves and those around them. It reminds you that He is trustworthy whatever your circumstances. The Bible records ways God has responded in difficult times in the past. It is unchanging and completely trustworthy. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. How comforting it is to know that the God of the universe is also paying attention to you. Jesus Himself felt overwhelmed by what was before Him, and He went straight to His Father. Yet not what I will, but what You will.” (Mark 14:34-36, NIV) “Abba, Father,” He said, “everything is possible for You. “Stay here and keep watch.” Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from Him. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” He said to them. You won’t do this perfectly, but God is kind and patient with you while learn to trust Him. In trust, you do not look for security in other things you look to God to hold you securely in difficult circumstances. You also act on obedience (doing what God says in His Word) and trust that He will ultimately take care of the rest.
When you trust, you go to God and His word when life is hard. He cares about you, and you can trust Him with those things. He is not disappointed or frustrated by your struggles, doubts or pain. Don’t let your emotions rule your life bring them to God so He can help you address them. (Psalm 56:8, New Living Translation)īecause God loves you, you can show your trust in Him by talking about all your feelings and circumstances with Him - the good and hard - through prayer. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. (1 Peter 5:7, New International Version) You keep track of all my sorrows. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. When things feel difficult, He doesn’t ask you to keep those feelings to yourself. God is much more reliable than even your most trustworthy friend. If you trust someone, you feel comfortable being honest with them about anything. Now that you know what it means to trust God, how exactly can you do that in your everyday life? Trusting God is living a life of belief in and obedience to God even when it’s difficult. It is not pretending that everything is OK when it isn’t. Trusting God is not about ignoring your feelings or reality. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow and therefore is worthy of your trust. They can change at any moment, even in an instant. But those things alone are not reliable enough to base your life on. Your feelings and circumstances matter and are very much worth paying attention to. Trusting God is more than a feeling it’s a choice to have faith in what He says even when your feelings or circumstances would have you believe something different. Trusting in Him means believing what He says about Himself, about the world and about you is true. That He loves you and has good in store for you. So, when it comes to trusting God, that means believing in His reliability, His Word, His ability, and His strength. To trust is to believe in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of something.
How do you trust that God is good in these circumstances? How do you trust Him when you do not understand what is happening? When you cannot see a resolution? These are valid questions, and God wants to help you navigate them. The things you felt secure in all of a sudden feel shaky and uncertain. Then, all of a sudden, life throws a curveball. Your goals, finances, health and outlook seem bright. Life can be going along smoothly for a season. God’s unchanging character can give us a firm foundation when things feel unsteady and uncertain. But when times feel difficult, it is even more important to trust God.
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