Christians often say, “Don’t worry, trust God,” but most of the time, we mean, “Be patient.” We understand that we must trust God’s timing, but many of us use this saying to keep praying while waiting for God to do what we want. When God asks us to trust Him, He asks us for more than our patience. So, what does it mean to trust God?
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As Christians, we know that we need to have faith and trust in God, but I am convinced that we do not fully understand what it means to trust God. The definition of trust is a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. I believe that God wants to make this critical idea plain and simple.
If we trust in God, we must firmly believe in God’s ability and not our own. There are three critical areas in which we are to trust God.
- Trust God and His Wisdom
- Trust God and His Love
- Trust God and His Plan
Trust God and His Wisdom
Adam and Eve were privileged to have God walk with them. They could have trusted the wisdom of God and left the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil alone, but they did not. So here we are, still trying to get things right. We are all like Adam and Eve in that we struggle to obey. We are still trying to rely on our thoughts and understanding, but we must trust God and His wisdom.
If we trust God and His wisdom, there will be times when God’s intentions do not align with our thoughts and desires. Sometimes, we ask God for something and feel that He is not responding. God asks us to trust his wisdom, even when the answer is not what we think is best. We must trust God and His wisdom and timing by surrendering to Him and not holding on to what we think we know.
We must accept that God knows much more than we do. Even when bad things happen, and we do not understand how God works, He asks us to trust. Imagine when Jesus died on the cross; our human minds would have seen this as the end, but in God’s wisdom, it was a new beginning. Through Jesus and the knowledge of God, we have the gift of salvation.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9 KJV
Trust God and His Plan
We must trust God and His plan. From the beginning of time, God had an idea. He had a plan for this world, Jesus, and us. God is asking us to trust Him. God’s ultimate plan is so good that we cannot imagine what God has in store for us.
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV
No matter what today looks like, God can turn things around, suddenly or slowly. He can give you the desires of your heart or exceed your expectations. Trust Him and give Him the wheel, invite Him to work in your life, and help you live out His plan.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Trust God and His Love
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 KJV
Many of us may have heard the scripture: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16). However, it’s essential that we let some of the words soak in and truly understand the depth of God’s love. He demonstrated His love for us even in times of pain and suffering. It can be easy to feel God’s love when things are going well, but we must learn to trust His love even amid pain and tears. Sometimes, He may work in ways we can’t understand, but we must hold onto our faith in Him and know that one day, He will wipe away all our tears.
A Prayer To Trust God
God calls us to trust His wisdom, plan, and love. Be careful not to rely on your blessings, such as your education, riches, and ability. Learn to depend on God. Here is a printable prayer to help you trust God. Read this prayer aloud or in your heart, and believe He hears you.
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I am so honored and grateful to God for happening upon this. This was so needed, especially in this season. God Bless you
I am so happy you enjoyed the post. May God bless you for taking the time to comment.
Such a timely message. I am so grateful to have happened upon it. Thank you for sharing what God put in your heart
Thanks for the sweet comment. God is so good. He knows what we need and He makes a way right on time! Be blessed 🙌
Thank you for blessing me with the breakdown of how to trust God ! May God continue to bless you,
I am so glad that you were blessed. Your words of encouragement were a blessing to me. May God continue to bless you too!
I am so happy to read that you enjoyed this post. Thanks for taking the time to encourage me. May God continue to bless you too! All praise to Him always!
This was very beautiful to read. Reminds me to always look to him and put him 1st being a single mom of 2, things can get stressful. Really lifted my spirits. Thank you
Thank you for commenting. I am happy to hear that this post was a blessing. I was a single mom at one time. I really understand. Praying that you continue to trust God daily. Be blessed.
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Thank you so much for your encouragement. Knowing that my blogs are being read, means so much. Be blessed always!