How To Trust God Completely

Life today is unpredictable. Along the way, there are ups and downs. Many of us desire to put our faith in God’s promises. It is easier when things are going well. However, it is much more important to trust God when things are difficult.

As a Christian, knowing how to trust God completely is a core part of true and saving faith, which turns to God and finds peace, strength, satisfaction, and much more in Him and everything He has done, is doing, and will do in the future.

What Does It Mean To Trust God

As Christians, we must have fought hard in challenging situations. What is the most accurate and reliable way of trusting God? Trusting God means giving up control.

Learning to trust something means believing in its reliability, honesty, capacity, or strength. So, trust in God is believing in His trustworthiness, His word, His capability, and His power. God, according to the Bible, cannot lie. He always follows through on His promises.

He loves us and has beautiful things planned for us. Trusting Him entails trusting that what He says about Himself, the world, and us is genuine. Even though life is painful and nothing we have asked God for has turned out the way we hoped, trusting Him means we keep turning to Him and away from the doubters.

We keep praying, even though it appears that our prayers have no effect. It is not about dismissing our feelings or reality when we trust God. It does not imply that everything is alright when it is not. Trusting God means believing in and obeying God even when things are difficult.

What The Bible Says About Trusting God

Because of who He is in the perfection of His being, everything about God is trustworthy. The Bible explains this tremendous reality in two ways: first, it warns us against putting our reliance on anybody or anything other than God; and second, it depicts His own distinct love for us.

If we talk to people about faith, it starts with Hebrews chapters 11–12. The chapter has also been commonly referred to as “The Faith” chapter since it shows examples of Bible characters who trusted God for every circumstance.

This is one of our best teaching tools for believing in God. But faith and constantly seeing the number 111 are the substance of what we want and are a manifestation of things we have not even witnessed. That is what we are meant to be. The evidence is in the background.

We are called to rely on the Lord our God rather than anything created or for good reason and answer. He is the uncreated, eternal creator, not a creature (Heb. 11:3). He is not constrained by time and will never vanish. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “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.

God’s holy word is true, and He maintains all of His promises (John 17:17; Num. 23:19). “The man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord,” declares the Lord, and he will be blessed, for the Lord cannot lie and will keep all of his promises.

The Bible is full of valuable and very great promises that have to do with our complete redemption and admittance into our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s eternal reign (2 Pet. 2:3-11). We trust in Jesus’ name, the eternal Word of God (John 1:1), as we hear the gospel of Christ, which is God’s ability to rescue anyone who believes (Romans 1:16). We stand firm on this rock and will not be moved (Psalm 62:6-7).

The gospel’s revelation of Christ’s deity and His death, burial, and resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith in Him (Romans 10:9). The only way, the truth, and the life through which humanity can come to know God and have a personal relationship with Him is through Jesus Christ (John 14:6).

These promises are not only great in and of themselves, but we can trust them because they are God’s message to us, and their fulfillment will be more than we can ask or imagine (Eph. 1:20).

Why Do We Struggle To Trust God?

Trusting God is challenging. This is the dread connected with the once-popular “trust fall” exercise. We could not tell if our friends were waiting for us. We could not see them even if we did not hear them go away. We cannot see God. Therefore, trusting Him is quite difficult. Here are some reasons why we struggle to trust God and rely on ourselves to resolve every problem that comes our way:

Limited Understanding

The first reason why we have trouble trusting God is our limited wisdom and knowledge. When it comes to human history, we see little. It is difficult to understand how suffering fits into God’s ultimate purpose. We are taught to believe that God’s purpose is good and right, yet it is hard to recognize things when they’re challenging.

This is true in our personal lives, in our understanding, and on a larger scale. It is tough to understand how this is part of a good plan when we continue to face numerous problems and all of the difficulties that come with them.

God’s people have battled throughout history. It has never been simple to trust God. It was not easy for the people of God to cross the Red Sea as their enemies closed in on them. It was not easy for New Testament Christians to be beaten for their trust in Jesus Christ. Christians continue to suffer in many ways around the world today.

We Blame God’s Word

When tragedy happens in life, or when a series of catastrophes is happening, we are tempted to lay the blame at God’s feet. If He is all-powerful, we can assume He could have intervened. The fact that He did not may make us doubt His trustworthiness.

Seeing God’s work in your life can aggravate the problem. We may begin to believe that God has either targeted or disregarded us. People who have been burned in the past find it difficult to trust.

Ways To Trust God Completely

We feel safe being honest with someone we trust about anything. God is far more dependable than even our most trustworthy buddy. He does not expect us to keep our sentiments to ourselves when things are tough. Here are some practical ways to put our trust in God in our daily lives and fully rely on Him for daily provisions and sustenance:

Express Your Doubts

Be truthful. Allow God to remind us who He is and what He promises, and then tell Him the truth. We can tell God how we are feeling and where we are having trouble trusting Him, and trust that the Lord hears us.

This allows us to realize that God is more significant than we can comprehend. Going to church and confessing enables us to become more modest and trusting of ourselves. He hears and responds to our petitions. He wants to assist us in developing our beliefs.

Share Your Worries With Your Colleagues

We are not alone in these trying times. Every step of the road, the Lord is with us. He also provides us with other Christians with whom we can walk and spend time, and gives us hope in trusting people.

Through encouragement and accountability, fellow believers, such as our family and a friend we trust, and the church, can teach and remind us of God’s character. They can pray for us and offer us support. When we are struggling, they might serve as a reminder of the truth. Even in difficult times, the community reminds us not to worry because we are never alone.

Seek The Truth In The Scripture

God’s Word in the Bible. When we are uncertain, God knows that we need somewhere to go; it is in His words. It is constant and thoroughly reliable.

God’s past responses to tough times are recorded in the Bible, and God demonstrates them. It serves as a reminder that He is trustworthy in all circumstances. Many people in the Bible use references to other parts of the Bible to encourage themselves.

Paying Attention To Reasons To Be Thankful

God invites us to express gratitude. He is constantly at work in our lives and around the world. It can be challenging to understand how the Good Father is at work when everything appears to be coming apart, but know that His kindness is constant.

Giving thanks combats the delusion that everything is terrible. There will be brightness and God’s grace and goodness even in the saddest circumstances. And if you continually see the number 555, it’s a sign of God’s abundant grace. God is present and manifesting Himself with the help of the Holy Spirit. All we have to do is look. Our faith deepens as we search for God’s presence in what feels dark and burdensome. In the midst of these problems, He never goes away.

Trust In The Lord

Heavenly Father will assist us in waiting with patience. The Lord is more significant than any of our problems. In the waiting, He will support us and strengthen our faith.

The loving God never overlooks our life. If He appears to be silent, remember that He has always promised to hear and reply to our petitions. He is in control and has a better option to make it happen.

What To Do When The Trust Falters

Even if we do not see our prayers answered or difficulties fixed right away, God is trustworthy. Life can be unpredictable and challenging at times, and difficulties may last longer than anticipated. It may even push us to the limit of our endurance. So, what are our options?

Have Faith

Just wait, have faith and hope, say your prayers, and remember that God loves us. Even in the middle of our difficulties, you must trust Him to save us, provide for us, and be with us. God is trustworthy, yet He does not expect us to trust Him completely. As we get to know Him, He wants us to learn to trust Him.

We can learn about God by spending time with Him, praying, and studying His word. Spend some time studying Scripture about God’s faithfulness. These ways can also strengthen our relationship with God.

Remember God’s Words

Remember His promises and love God in times of doubt. His words can be read through different Bible study tools. Remember who He was from the beginning. Even if we are filled with doubt and confusion, God feels us. He will consistently demonstrate His trustworthiness if we keep turning to Him.

Make It Impossible To Spell Out “No Way”

Mindfulness helps build resiliency. We are not going to be able to believe completely and doubt simultaneously. Our faith is sometimes challenged, and sometimes it can be challenging. No temptations have taken your place apart from the common temptations of humans, but God is faithful and will not make you tempted beyond the limits of your ability but will provide you with a means of escape for you to bear.

Conclusion

Life can be full of joy and challenging at times. It may seem impossible to trust God in the face of adversity. However, no matter where we are or what we are going through right now, God personally wants to be there for us.

We read stories in the Bible about people who overcame unfathomable challenges. Those situations were, without a doubt, impossible in human terms (see number 44 for explanations about how we relate to situations in life). But trust grows, and here is something essential to remember: when the impossible meets God, we must shift our mindset and say, “Pray, and with God, anything is possible[1].”