Do You Really Trust God?

Do you trust God? Theoretically, you probably do. But do you trust God in your daily life or do you find yourself bogged down by the stresses of the world?

[0:00] Do you trust God?

[4:00] When you worry

[10:30] How to trust God

[19:30] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

Proverbs 3:5-6

Matthew 6:25-34

Psalm 73

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6

Despite believing in God's sovereignty and goodness, do you find it difficult to really trust God? You probably know that you can trust God, but it can be hard when struggles come into your life.

I know for me, I have challenges trusting God during difficult financial seasons, such as tax time and the summer when our income is reduced. I tend to focus on my own abilities rather than God's provision. I know that I need to stop worrying and trust God, so I turn to His Word for help. Seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first, helps me know that all other needs will be provided.

Psalm 73 was written by Asaph, a worship leader who struggled with trusting God. Asaph envied the prosperity of the wicked and questioned God's goodness, feeling betrayed by his own faithfulness.

I can relate to Asaph's struggle. It’s easy to feel betrayed by God when seeing others prosper while they are living ungodly lives. But it’s important that we are not swayed by external appearances and maintain our trust in God.

When Asaph entered the sanctuary, he understood the destiny of the wicked. This is a parallel to our own need to spend time in God's presence to gain clarity and trust. We can correct our vision and maintain trust by spending time with God in His Word and meditating on His promises. God is the ultimate source of our strength. Trust God continuously, not just during difficult seasons.

Action steps:

Reflect on whether you truly trust God, not just in words but in practice.

Spend more time in God's Word to correct your vision and see things clearly.

Make God your refuge and seek His kingdom first, trusting that He will provide what you need.