How to Trust God

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“I have said these things to you, that you might have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 “He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” — Romans 4:19-21 How Do I Trust in God? 1. Find rest in the character of God. “O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O LORD, with your faithfulness all around you?” — Psalm 89:8 God’s promises always carry greater weight than human logic. The character of God is always reliable. “God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” — Numbers 23:19 2. Remember God’s faithfulness is for His glory and your good. “No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God…” — Romans 4:20 Our trust and God’s glory go together. Anxiety is rooted in trying to avoid suffering. 3. Replace your fears with faith. Faith and fear cannot coexist. “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 4. Take one step at a time. In the Christian life, understanding does not proceed obedience, obedience proceeds understanding. 5. Focus on God’s work in you, not the result. “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” — James 4:8 Your current circumstance is not intended to push you out, but to draw you closer to the King. Abraham was confident that if God had called him to it, God would bring him through it. “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” — Genesis 22:12