God Has Not Forgotten You: When Life Is Turned Upside DownSample

Trusting God Completely

Have you ever noticed the depth of a little child’s trust? Maybe you’ve seen it with your own child or observed another child trust his parents without thought or doubt. For instance, when a child who doesn’t know how to swim stands at the edge of a pool, and his dad, in the water with hands lifted, says to the child, “Jump, I’ll catch you,” the child jumps without a thought, worry, or care. His actions say to his father, “I trust you.” This was the level of faith and trust Abraham had in God, and why his faith was counted to him as righteousness (see key Scriptures above). But if in the same scenario, the child appears to be worried and refuses to jump into his father’s arms, he is struggling with fear and doubt. It is safe to say that this father may have proven himself to be untrustworthy.

But God is not a man that He should lie or deceive or change His mind. He does not have limitations or possess human failings. God never fails. He is completely trustworthy. Unlike an earthly father, your heavenly Father never makes mistakes. No matter how grim or intimidating your situation may seem, He is in control and you can trust that He will guide you safely through.

Referring to His sheep, Jesus said, “My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father are one” (John 10:29-30). Is Jesus your Shepherd? Then you are safe in God’s hands. Be like a little child or like Abraham; trust without fear or doubt.

Taking back your life

1. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “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.” In what areas do you need to stop leaning on your own understanding and trust God instead?
2. Once you identify the areas in which you need to trust God more, give those areas to Him in prayer, one by one. A sure way to tell if you have truly given a concern to Him and are trusting Him to handle it is if you are no longer burdened with fear, worry, or doubt regarding that concern.
3. Why not add those concerns or issues to your prayer journal? Be sure to write down the date you entered your concerns and leave enough empty space so you can come back to that page and write down the ways in which God helped you to resolve or overcome each one.