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Trusting God is simply this incredible permission to believe what He says is true about you, to believe that you are enough. To believe that somehow in the miracle of grace, the miracle of what Christ did at the cross and what God did in the resurrection is that He lives in me. Jesus lives in me.
What are the characteristics of trusting God? ›
To trust is to believe in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of something. So, when it comes to trusting God, that means believing in His reliability, His Word, His ability and His strength. The Bible says that God cannot lie. That He always keeps His promises.
What is the point of trusting God? ›
Having faith is having trust. You have to trust with your entire being that God has your back that he will help you and take care of you. He knows what is best, but to truly embrace what he has planned for you, you have to fully trust. Our trust is not foolish, for our God is both faithful and good.
What is an inspirational story about trusting God? ›
One of the most powerful examples of trust in God is the story of Abraham. God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, as a test of his faith (Genesis 22:1-19). Despite the unimaginable pain and confusion, Abraham trusted God's wisdom and prepared to make the sacrifice.
What does the Bible say about trusting God? ›
Jeremiah 17:7-8
7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. 8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
What keeps people from trusting God? ›
We cannot see God, and so it is hard to trust him. Another reason we can struggle to trust God is that we have limited understanding. We see so little when it comes to human history. It is hard for us to know how suffering fits in with God's good plan.
What are the obstacles in trusting God? ›
6 Hindrances to Our Faith in God
- Unbelief- 10.
- Self Sufficiency- 7.
- Doubt- 6.
- Fear- 4.
- Sight- 2.
- Inaction-1.
- Works-1.
- Remedy: Rely on the Spirit's strength instead of your own and acknowledge your dependency on God in all things.
4 steps to trusting God completely include knowing who God is, knowing God's heart and intentions for you, surrendering your control over the outcome, and having patience. The blessings of trusting God with your life will be so fruitful.
What is an example of trusting God? ›
Noah: He trusted God when instructed to build an ark, even when there was no sign of rain. His trust saved him and his family from the great flood (Genesis 6-9). Abraham: He trusted God when he was told to leave his homeland and journey to a place God would show him (Genesis 12:1).
What happens when you trust God completely? ›
If you trust God completely, you live in peace without fear, knowing that God, the creator is in charge of everything. Even if something terrible happens to you or a member of your family or friends, all is well in eternity, and you will see them all again.
The Israelites were not following God when Deborah became the judge over Israel, but she led them back to Him. Deborah was strong and brave and trusted God completely.
What is a short inspirational quote about trusting God? ›
Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God's word, and trust the process. When the door of opportunity of your storehouse opens for you, let faith and hope enter first. When your faith leads the way, you will locate the source of your hidden treasures.
What does Proverbs say about trusting God? ›
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
What is the difference between trust and faith? ›
To have trust in someone simply means having a strong belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of the individual, whereas having faith in someone reveals our complete confidence in other people. You could say that the two have an overlapping distribution; however, having faith includes having trust.
Can you always trust God? ›
The Lord is trustworthy because He is always present. There is no need to trust in anything but God — not in any of the other things that can give the illusion of security, like powerful people, jobs, health and so on. You can trust in God. He is unchanging and unfailing.
What are the consequences of not trusting God? ›
Jesus promises to take care of everything for the trusting soul. When you don't trust, you miss out on so much. When you don't trust, you try to take your life into your own hands, you make bad decisions, and you only end up hurting yourself and others.
Why should we trust God in difficult times? ›
Second Corinthians 5:7 tells us it can be difficult to trust God during uncertain times, but as believers we know that His ways are not our ways, and He will ultimately work all things for good (Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28). Having faith in difficult times can allow you to find peace in God's presence.
How do I let go and trust God? ›
How to Let Go and Let God, One Day at a Time
- 1) Identify what you can control—and what you can't. ...
- 2) Address what you can control. ...
- 3) Surrender what you can't control. ...
- 4) Meditate on the promises of your faithful God. ...
- 5) Choose a “letting go” motto. ...
- 6) Resolve not to act on fear but on faith.
Say, “God, you know I struggle with this fear, but I choose to trust you anyway. I am going to invite you into my inner world and ask that you help me to feel peace.” True freedom comes from fully releasing control and trusting God. When you are able to do this, fear will begin to lose its grip on you.
