Trust In God

Hello to my Biblical Blogs audience. I realize it's been some time since my last post. Over the past year, I've gone through many highs and lows, faced losses, challenges, and heartbreaks, but God is still good. Through all of this, I've learned to depend on and trust in God.

I hope everyone has had a positive year and has been applying the Word of God as we move into this new year. My prayers are with all of you.

I would like to begin with the definition of trust. Trust is the strong belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of a person or thing. It involves having confidence in or believing in someone or something.

What does it mean to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly as mentioned in Proverbs 3:5-6? Based on my experiences, it means depending on Him even when situations are unclear, and maintaining faith in Him.

I recall when my mom had just passed away. We were very close; she was not only my mother but also like a sister and a friend to me. I loved her dearly. After we lost her, I had many questions, along with a lot of bitterness, pain, and sadness, compounded by other challenges I was facing. It felt overwhelming, to the point where I began to worry about myself. I focused intensely on the pain and struggles, questioning why the changes I made in my life after choosing to follow Christ led to so much suffering.

Yet, during that period, I had to learn to rely completely on God's strength from moment to moment.

I had to trust and believe that God was in control of my entire situation, and even amidst my sorrows, I had to have faith that my pain had a purpose. God was not only shaping me but also giving me a testimony to inspire others who have faced similar challenges. After my mom passed away, it took time for me to trust God again. I was afraid to trust Him after that. I did not want to get hurt again.

As I continued to seek him, I came to understand that God is the only one I can truly rely on. How can I have a relationship with him if I don't trust him with my life? This includes entrusting him with my future as well. I discovered that God is inherently good, and there's absolutely nothing bad in Him at all! No one is comparable to God, which is why we cannot fully rely on humans, as they will eventually disappoint us. However, we can ultimately trust in God for stability because He is our firm foundation and will never fail us. I realized he would never harm me; instead, he protects me from danger and comforts me even in my pain. I began to lower my defenses and let him in.

It's okay to rely on Jesus. You might have gone through some very traumatic experiences in your life, just as I have. However, there is nothing beyond God's repair. He can heal all of your past wounds, but you need to be vulnerable with him first. God never intends to harm us; instead, He wants to help us. Whenever I feel frustrated by my ongoing personal struggles and start to get upset with God, I turn to Jeremiah 29:11, which reminds me that He has plans for my life—wonderful plans to help me prosper—and this gives me hope. Additionally, God has promised to wipe away every tear from our eyes (Revelation 21:4). Whenever we feel weak, He makes us strong, and we can rely on Him for strength (Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9). In summary, as we enter the New Year, let us place our trust in God. Although we may not know what the New Year holds, let us recognize the Lord and adhere to His guidance. I Love you and May the peace of God be with you all, Amen.