40-Day Worship Experience Youth DevotionalSample

Today we are focusing on the peace that comes when we trust completely in God. If you’re anything like me, trusting Him has probably been an ongoing journey for you—a process of learning to surrender your life to His direction.

Earlier, we looked at Isaiah 26:3. “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” This verse is a reminder that if your peace is “missing in action,” you should check your focus. Are your thoughts set on God, or have they become overwhelmed by the problems around you? Are you trusting the Lord or are you trying to control things in your own power?

This is why it is so important to spend the first fifteen minutes of your day focusing your thoughts on God and allowing your heart to trust. True trust means giving everything over to God: your plans, emotions, goals, needs, decisions, actions, conversations, friendships, and more. He is faithful to care for you and fulfill His promises to you.

During these forty days, I encourage you to trust the Lord more and more. Learn to place your complete confidence in Him and allow Him to direct your steps.

In moments of uncertainty, when you have no idea what the day holds and your peace begins to slip away, pray, “Jesus, I trust You.” If you face problems or unexpected circumstances, say, “Jesus, I trust You.” If you’re tempted to make a wrong decision, tell Him, “Jesus, I trust You” and choose to obey Him. Allow God’s peace to flood your heart as He directs your steps.

Reflect

What does “trust” mean to you? What are the easiest areas for you to trust God? What are the hardest ones?