We Must Learn to Trust in God

"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act." - Psalm 37:5 (ESV)

Trust in God cannot be developed by stops and starts. It can only be exercised by consistent, daily application. Trust in God is not fully generated in one fell swoop, either. It comes in small, incremental, but consistent steps.

The strongest trees take time to take root, then develop slowly over time. They are subjected to storms, the seasons, changes in climate, periods of drought, and many other conditions that help it flourish and thrive.

This occurs similarly with our trust in God. We too must give it time to develop, take root, and grow. But this can only happen by regular use in which is is actively employed. If you're hoping for quick growth with minimal effort, it won't happen.

As in the illustration above, trust in God is refined and matured only by subjecting it to all of the situations that may arise during the course of our daily lives. Over time it ceases to be simply an intention and instead becomes habit.

Learning to trust can be difficult for some, even when it applies to God. However, to trust God you must first believe in Him. Without faith in God it will prove difficult for trust to happen. 1 Corinthians 2:14 (ESV)

We must learn to trust God to hold up his end of the bargain, and that he will never fail to do so. Proverbs 3:5 (ESV) advises "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."  Make God your trust and you will never go wrong.

Scripture: Psalm 9:10; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 118:8; Psalm 56:3; Psalm 62:8

Prayer: Dear God, Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul, amen.  - Psalm 143:8 (ESV)

Joyfully in Christ,

Donna