Trusting God During Uncertainty - Devotional

Series: Building Our Relationship with God

Trust is essential for a healthy relationship. We build our relationship with God when we trust Him, particularly in times of uncertainty. In fact, trusting God when tempted to waver due to uncertain times strengthens our relationship with Him. Trusting God when what we see, feel or experience contradicts God's Word is called faith. It is impossible to please God without it (Hebrews 11:6).

We can build our capacity to trust God by anchoring ourselves in His Word. The Scriptures remind us of God's promises; they guide us when life feels uncertain. It is difficult to trust God without knowing what He says or what He is like. This is one reason it is so important to engage with the Word of God regularly. Read it, meditate on it, study it, memorise it, write it out and apply it. Your trust in God will grow and become as a stabilising force in and through any season of life. Like a shield (Ephesians 6:16) it will protect you during attacks so that you remain safe and secure.

Building Challenge: Spend at least 15 minutes reading the Bible each day this week, focusing on passages that affirm God’s faithfulness, guidance and protection. There are so many more than the ones selected below!

Trusting God During Uncertainty

Meditate on what each verse tells you about trusting God during uncertainty as you Write the Scriptures below:

Proverbs 3:5-6 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.

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

All verses are taken from the English Standard Version (ESV) or the English Standard Version Amplified (ESVUK).

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