Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21, KJV
Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)
It’s easy to say we trust God when everything is going according to plan. The bills are paid, our families are doing well, our health is good, and life seems to be moving in the right direction. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? When the doors we prayed would open remain closed, the answers we need don’t come, and we’re faced with situations we simply don’t understand? Do we still trust Him? Proverbs 3:5–6 tells us to “trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding.” That means trusting Him even when what He’s doing doesn’t make sense to us.
I’ve come to realize that sometimes my greatest struggle isn’t believing that God can do something; it’s trusting Him when He doesn’t do it the way I expected or within the time frame I had in mind. I want answers, clarity, and direction. I want to know what’s next and how everything is going to work out. But trusting God means surrendering my need to control the outcome. It means acknowledging Him in every area of my life, including my finances, relationships, health, family, career, and the decisions I make. I cannot ask God to direct my steps while insisting on choosing my own path. And just because I don’t understand what He’s doing doesn’t mean He isn’t working on my behalf.
Trusting God doesn’t mean I won’t experience fear, disappointment, or uncertainty. It means I refuse to allow those feelings to have the final say. I may not know what tomorrow holds, but I know who holds tomorrow! Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that God will keep us in perfect peace when our minds are stayed on Him because we trust Him. So instead of allowing worry to consume me, I’m choosing to pray, listen, obey, and leave the outcome in His hands. I don’t have to figure everything out before taking the next step. I just need to remain faithful to the One who is directing my path. Even when I don’t understand His plan, I can trust His heart!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for being faithful even when I don’t understand what You’re doing. Forgive me for the times I’ve allowed fear, impatience, or my need for control to interfere with my trust in You. Teach me to acknowledge You in every area of my life and to seek Your wisdom before making decisions. Give me peace when answers are delayed, patience when the way forward is unclear, and courage to obey even when Your direction differs from my plans. Help me surrender what I cannot control and trust that You know what is best for me. Lord, I may not understand everything, but I choose to trust You with everything in Jesus’ name, Amen.