GRIT: Intense FellowshipSample

Trusting God's Promises

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." (ESV)

Life rarely goes according to plan. When things feel uncertain or out of control, your instincts may tell you to figure it out alone. However, Proverbs offers a different approach—surrender, not strategy.

Trusting God means putting your full weight on His promises, not your ability to predict or control outcomes. It means believing He's good, even when you don't understand what He's doing. It means acknowledging Him in every part of life—not just the spiritual things, but your work, family, and future.

Trust is active. It's not just a feeling—it's a choice. And it often requires letting go of one's understanding to grasp God's peace.

Are there areas in your life where trusting God feels hard? Finances? Health? Decisions you're afraid to make? Whatever it is, He's already ahead of you. He's working even when you can't see it.

Trust doesn't remove the storm, but anchors you in the middle of it. And God has never failed to lead those who follow Him.

Challenge:

Write down one specific area where you're struggling to trust God. Surrender it in prayer today, and take a step of faith by acting in trust.

Prayer:

God, You are trustworthy. Help me let go of my need to control and fully trust You with every part of my life. Lead me on the path You have prepared. Amen.