Posts with the tag “trust”

“For the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard” - Isaiah 52:12One of the greatest sources of anxiety is the unknown. What will happen next? Will things work out? Am I going to be okay? But as a follower of Jesus, you have a deep assurance that changes everything. God is not just in your today, He’s already in your tomorrow.That means nothing takes Him by surprise. ...  Read More

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance" - Hebrews 11:8Obedience rarely feels easy. Especially when God calls you to step into something without giving you the full picture. But there is a truth you cannot ignore. Obedience always sets the stage for God to move in ways you could never orchestrate on your own.Think about the times Go...  Read More

"But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" - 2 Corinthians 12:9You may feel like you are in the thick of it right now. Life feels loud. Pressure is rising. You are trying to stay faithful, but it seems like the weight just keeps stacking. And in those moments, it is easy to assume that God’s power will show up later, once the dust settles. But tha...  Read More

"And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age" - Matthew 28:20When life feels overwhelming, one of the most important truths you can hold onto is that you are not walking through it alone. God's presence is not a vague idea or a far-off concept. It is real. It is close. And it changes everything.You may not always feel Him, but He has promised to be with you. In the silence, in the chao...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" - Proverbs 3:5There comes a moment in every walk of faith when God asks you to step without showing you where your foot will land. It might be a decision about your future, a risk you feel called to take, or a door you sense Him opening even though the path beyond it is still unknown. And everything in you wants con...  Read More

"Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God" - Genesis 22:12There are times when you feel like God is asking too much or leading you into a season that makes no sense. You try to trust Him, but nothing adds up. You pray and wait, and still the road ahead is blurry. It is easy in those moments to wonder if God forgot something, or worse, if He got it wro...  Read More

"And Abraham called the name of that place, 'The Lord will provide'" - Genesis 22:14Most of us want God to provide everything up front. We want a clear plan, a stocked supply, and a guarantee that the road will be smooth. But that’s not usually how God works. He often provides what you need as you take the next step of faith. Not before it. Not all at once. But just in time.Abraham had to walk up ...  Read More

"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters" - Matthew 12:30We love to think that giving God most of our hearts is good enough. We surrender the areas we’re comfortable with and hold onto the rest. We obey in the public spaces, but in private, we do what we want. We like to say we trust Him, but then we still fight to keep control of the outcomes. The proble...  Read More

"So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead" - James 2:17It’s easy to say we believe...but it’s much harder to act like it. Real faith does not just sit still and wait for life to change. Real faith steps forward, even when the outcome is unclear. It obeys when it would be safer to stay put. It moves when there are still questions left unanswered.Sometimes we confuse belief with f...  Read More

"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength" - Isaiah 40:31Waiting can be frustrating, especially when you believe you’re ready for what’s next. You’ve prayed, you’ve prepared, and yet nothing seems to be moving. In those moments, it’s easy to question whether God is listening or whether you misunderstood His direction. But what if the delay is not God ignoring you, but God developi...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think" - Ephesians 3:20One of the biggest traps believers fall into is settling for less than what God has planned. We crave control, we crave comfort, and we choose the familiar path instead of waiting on God’s full blessing. It feels safer to grab what we can see now rather than trust Him for something greater later. But w...  Read More

"For all the promises of God find their Yes in him" - 2 Corinthians 1:20When God makes a promise, He keeps it. That might sound simple, but when you’re in a long season of waiting, it can be hard to hold onto. Maybe you’ve prayed, obeyed, and believed, but nothing seems to be moving. It’s tempting in those moments to assume the promise must not have been real, or that maybe you missed your chance....  Read More

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going" - Hebrews 11:8Faith is easy to talk about when everything makes sense. When the path is clear and the next step feels safe, it does not take much to keep going. But real faith shows up when the answers are unclear and the direction feels uncomf...  Read More

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28Sometimes the worst moments in life look like total defeat. Maybe you’ve been there. It feels like everything is unraveling, like the bottom just fell out, and the future you pictured is slipping away. But what if God isn’t done yet? What if what looks like d...  Read More

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness" - 2 Timothy 3:16We live in a time when people are constantly questioning truth. What used to be considered solid and unshakable is now often labeled outdated or narrow. Everyone seems to have a platform and a voice, and in the middle of all the noise, God's Word is sti...  Read More

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God" – Philippians 4:6Prayer is not meant to be a last resort. It is not only for emergencies or when life feels overwhelming. Prayer is meant to be the constant conversation between you and God, the lifeline that keeps you connected to the One who holds everything t...  Read More

"One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much." – Luke 16:10Let’s face it, every believer wants the big opportunities, the open doors, and the greater blessings. But too often, we want to skip the step of being faithful where we are right now. We think, “Once I’m in a better job, a bigger role, or a new season, t...  Read More

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." – Hebrews 11:8Trusting God feels easy when His plan matches your plan. It’s much harder when He leads you somewhere you didn’t expect, somewhere you wouldn’t have chosen on your own. The truth is, many of us are comfortable with God guiding us...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" – Proverbs 3:5If you want to grow deeper in your faith, you have to ask yourself an uncomfortable but important question. How much do I actually trust God, and how much am I relying on my own strength? Not just in one area of life, but in every area.It’s easy to say we trust God when life is going well. It’s easy to...  Read More

"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth" – Colossians 3:2When life isn’t going the way you hoped, it’s easy to turn inward. The frustration, the disappointment, and the unmet expectations can pull your focus completely onto yourself. You start thinking only about what you’ve lost, what’s wrong, and what you wish was different. I know because I’ve done it more time...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" – Proverbs 3:5There are seasons in life when it feels like you can’t see the hand of God at work. You’ve prayed, you’ve waited, and still nothing seems to be moving. In those moments, it’s easy to question where He is or if He’s even listening. But that’s when you have to remember something powerful. When you can’t ...  Read More

"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." - Proverbs 3:5-6I want to talk about something that might make someone uncomfortable. There are so many believers who say they trust Jesus for eternity, but then spend every day here on earth trying to control everything themselves. They’ll say...  Read More

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8Somewhere along the way, many of us started to believe that miracles were a thing of the past. We read about them in the Bible and nod in awe as if they were only reserved for another time, another people, a different era. We read about seas parting, blind eyes opening, and the dead being raised to life. But when we look at ...  Read More

"Your Father knows what you need before you ask him." - Matthew 6:8There is something incredibly comforting about knowing that God is not surprised by anything in your life. He sees what you are carrying even when no one else does. He knows the burdens you don’t talk about, the stress you hide, and the desires you haven’t dared to speak aloud. Before you even find the words, He already knows what ...  Read More

"Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." - Proverbs 3:9-10Let’s get honest for a second. It is easy to say we trust God. We trust Him with our health. We trust Him with our relationships. We trust Him with our future. But when it comes to money? That is where a lot of us hes...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." – Proverbs 3:5Sin always feels good in the moment. But the problem is, it’s never enough. The pleasure wears off, and you find yourself chasing after something new, something that can give you that next high. And before you know it, you’re stuck in a cycle. Your triggers lead to unhealthy tendencies, and those tend...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." – Proverbs 3:5Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, “How did I end up here?” Nobody plans to end up broken, addicted, or overwhelmed by pain. It’s never a sudden decision, it’s a slow fade.Think about it like this: If a plane leaves San Antonio heading for Singapore and is just one degree off course, it e...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." – Ephesians 3:20When you lay something down, you are not just giving something up. You are making space for something greater. God never asks you to surrender without having something better in store. He is not trying to take from you. He is trying to bless you with the immea...  Read More

"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." – Proverbs 3:5-6Laying it down sounds good, but what does it really mean? It means you do not just lay things down before God. You lay them down in front of others too. That is where real freedom happens.One of the biggest reasons people strugg...  Read More

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control." – 2 Timothy 1:7Your emotions are real. Fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, these feelings exist, and you have probably experienced all of them at some point. But just because you feel something does not mean it has to control you. The enemy wants to disturb your mind, trouble your heart, and agitate your emotions. If he can...  Read More

"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you." - Isaiah 49:15 There are moments in life when it feels like God has forgotten you. You pray, you wait, you stay faithful, but nothing changes. The silence stretches on, and doubt starts creeping in. Did God forget about me? Does He even see me? Joseph...  Read More

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." - 2 Timothy 1:7 Yesterday, we looked at those who want to perform their way to acceptance. But then there is another kind of person. The type of person holds themself back. You know the opportunity is there. The door has opened.  You’ve been given the chance to step up, but instead of walking through it, you hesitate. Y...  Read More

"For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light." - Luke 8:17 What are you trying to hide? Maybe it’s a past mistake, a weakness, a fear, or even a part of who you are that you think others won’t accept. It’s easy to believe that if people knew the real you, they might reject you. So, you keep it hidden, hoping the mask you wea...  Read More

"But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.'" - Isaiah 43:1 You’ve probably heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It sounds tough, but let’s be honest, it’s not true. Words have power. Sometimes, they hurt more than any physical b...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20 God isn’t limited by the natural world. His power is infinite, His ways are higher than ours, and His plans often go beyond what we can comprehend. Yet, the key to seeing God’s supernatural power in our lives often comes down to a simple decision: saying yes....  Read More

"God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' And he said, 'Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” - Exodus 3:14 Did you know that when God called Moses, he didn’t feel qualified? When God called him to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites, Moses didn’t focus on God’s power or the mission ahead. Instead, he zeroed in on his own shortcomings. “I’m not a good speak...  Read More

Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” - Joshua 3:5   When you’re waiting for a breakthrough, it can feel like the answer is always out of reach. You might be facing challenges that seem insurmountable, and it’s easy to lose hope when progress feels slow or elusive. But remember this: God is the God of breakthrough, and He is capabl...  Read More

"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." – Lamentations 3:25  We’ve all been there. You come to God with a specific need or question, desperate for an answer, and yet, as you open the Bible, it feels like He’s taking you in a completely different direction. You asked for wisdom about a decision or clarity in your life, but instead, you’re reading about patience or f...  Read More

"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." – Isaiah 41:10    Life’s obstacles can feel overwhelming. It can be your natural instinct to put your head down and figure it out on your own. It’s easy to hear phrases like, “God is with you,” and know them in your head, but living as though th...  Read More

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." – James 1:2-3    Obstacles can feel like roadblocks, interruptions to your plans, or barriers to where you want to go. It’s tempting to see them only as problems to solve or burdens to bear. But what if obstacles aren’t just hindrances? What if they’re opportu...  Read More