Trust

September 19th – Mark 9:24

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Mark 9:24

I think most of us have been there. We believe in Jesus, we love Him, and yet there are moments when doubt creeps in. We have questions we can’t answer, fears we can’t explain, and circumstances that make us wonder what God is doing.

And sometimes, if you’re like me, you feel ashamed of those doubts. Because it feels as if questioning means our faith isn’t strong enough. But this father in Mark 9 reminds us that we don’t have to hide our struggles from Jesus. He believed, but he also had doubts. And Jesus didn’t turn him away.

We live in a world filled with opinions, one-sided news, manipulated images, and AI-generated content. So learning to question what we see and hear isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And it isn’t a sin to have questions about our faith. God isn’t offended when we come to Him with them. In fact, He invites us to bring them to Him.

So if your faith feels a little shaky today, don’t run from Jesus. Run toward Him and say what that father said. “Lord, I believe. Help me in the places where I struggle to believe.” He can handle our and doubts. And He will always meet us where we are.

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September 18th – Proverbs 16:20

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Proverbs 16:20

I love how simple this verse is, yet how much wisdom it holds. We live in a world that tells us to trust ourselves, follow our hearts, and figure things out on our own. But God’s Word reminds us that there is blessing in listening to His instruction and putting our trust in Him.

Trusting God isn’t always easy. Sometimes we want to know how everything is going to work out before we’re willing to take the next step. We want the answers, the plan, and reassurance that everything will be okay. But faith doesn’t work that way.

Trusting God means taking the next step even when we can’t see the whole road. It means listening to His Word when it goes against what we feel, and believing that His wisdom is greater than ours. Even when we don’t understand what He’s doing.

And I’ve learned that trusting God doesn’t mean life will always go the way I want it to. But it does means I don’t have to face whatever comes alone. So I will listen to His instruction. I will trust His heart, follow His lead, and leave the rest in His hands.

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September 12th – Philippians 4:12

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Philippians 4:12

Paul said he’d learned the secret of being content in all things at all times. Because he understood contentment isn’t something our circumstances can give us. If we believe we’ll finally be happy when we have more money, a better house, fewer problems, or everything going the way we want, we’ll always be waiting for “enough.”

The truth is, we can have plenty and still feel empty, or have very little and still have peace. Paul’s life certainly wasn’t easy. He experienced hunger, hardship, rejection, imprisonment, and suffering, yet he learned to be content because his joy wasn’t rooted in what he had, it was rooted in who he had. And he had Jesus.

Like Paul, we can be grateful whether we have much or little. When life is going according to plan, we can praise God. And when nothing seems to make sense, we can continue to trust Him.

Contentment doesn’t mean we stop praying for change or stop hoping for better days. It means we can say, “Lord, whatever You have given me today, You are enough.” Circumstances will change. Seasons will come and go. What we have today may not be what we have tomorrow. But Jesus remains the same.

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September 4th – Psalm 37:5

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Psalm 37:5

What does it really mean to commit our way to the Lord? It means more than just asking God to bless us in all that we do. It means placing our plans, dreams, decisions, relationships, and even our future into His hands and saying, “Lord, I trust You with all of it.”

Sometimes we want God to show us exactly where we’re going before we’re willing to take the next step. But commitment means trusting Him even when we can’t see the whole road ahead. It means surrendering our desire to control the outcome and believing that His wisdom is greater than ours.

Why should we commit our way to Him? Because God sees what we can’t. He knows where every road leads, knows what is best for us, and is never surprised by what lies ahead. When we place our lives in His hands, we don’t have to carry the burden of figuring everything out on our own.

And committing ourselves to God doesn’t mean life will always go the way we want. It means that whatever comes, we don’t face it alone. We have entrusted our lives to the One who is faithful, loving, and completely trustworthy.

So today, let’s stop trying to hold everything together ourselves. Commit your way to the Lord. Trust Him completely. Then watch what He can do with a life fully surrendered to Him.

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August 22nd – Psalm 88:14

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Psalm 88:14

There is a particular kind of pain that comes from praying and waiting…and waiting…and still not getting an answer. It hurts even more when you’ve been trusting God, believing He hears you, and yet the silence continues. Psalm 88:14 gives words to that ache. “Why, Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” It’s a verse that reminds us that even faithful people can experience seasons when God feels distant.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the struggle itself. It’s watching someone else receive the very answer you’ve been praying for. You see their joy, their answered prayer, and their testimony. While you’re genuinely happy for them, a quiet question can rise in your heart. “Lord, when will it be my turn?”

If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not a bad Christian. You’re human. Waiting can test our faith in ways we never expected. It can make us wonder if God has forgotten us, if He’s listening, or if somehow our prayers aren’t important enough. But God’s silence is not the same as God’s absence.

Just because you can’t see Him working doesn’t mean He isn’t. Just because the answer hasn’t come doesn’t mean He hasn’t heard every word you’ve prayed. God sees the tears you wipe away before anyone notices. He knows the prayers you can barely put into words. He knows how long you’ve been waiting.

So keep praying. Keep trusting. Your story isn’t over because your prayer hasn’t been answered yet. God is still writing it. And when the waiting feels unbearable, remember that you don’t have to understand His timing to trust His heart.

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August 14th – Psalm 119:105

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Psalm 119:105

Most of us have heard the words, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” But have you ever stopped to think about what a lamp actually does?

A lamp doesn’t always light up the entire road ahead. Sometimes it gives us just enough light to see the next step. And maybe that’s exactly how God intends it. We often want Him to show us the whole plan. We want to know where we’re going, what will happen, and how everything will work out. But God doesn’t always give us that kind of clarity. Instead, He gives us His Word. And that provides enough light for today and enough truth to take the next faithful step.

We don’t have to know everything that’s waiting around the corner when we know Who is leading us. God’s Word may not answer every question we have, but it will keep us from walking blindly. It reminds us of who He is, who we are, and how we are called to live while we wait for the next piece of the journey to unfold.

So if you’re standing in a season where you can’t see very far ahead, don’t be discouraged. You may not need a floodlight for the entire journey. You simply need enough light for the step in front of you. Open His Word, listen for His voice, and take that next step in faith. The God who gives you light for today will still be there when tomorrow’s path comes into view.

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August 13th – Hebrews 12:3

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Hebrews 12:3

Following Jesus was never promised to be easy. In fact, Jesus warned us that the world would hate us because we belong to Him. And standing firm in our faith can mean being misunderstood, mocked, rejected, or even hated. That’s why following Jesus isn’t for the faint of heart. But when those moments come, Hebrews 12:3 tells us to “consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Think about what Jesus endured for us. He was mocked, ridiculed, spit upon, beaten, tortured, and ultimately nailed to a cross. He was innocent, yet He willingly endured the shame and suffering that should have been ours. Jesus could have called down angels to rescue Him, but He chose to stay. Why? Because He loved us. He endured it all so that we could have life.

So when following Jesus becomes difficult, remember who went before you. When you’re criticized for standing on God’s Word, remember Jesus. When you’re rejected because of your faith, remember Jesus. And when you feel weary from trying to live faithfully in a world that doesn’t understand, remember Jesus.

We don’t follow a Savior who asks us to endure something He was unwilling to endure Himself. He walked the road of suffering first, and He walks with us now.

So don’t lose heart. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Keep standing firm, and loving others, even when they don’t love you back. And remember that whatever this world may throw at us, it can never take away the eternal life Jesus purchased for us with His own precious blood.

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August 12th – Galatians 5:4

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Galatians 5:4

Religion makes us follow a long list of rules. And it tells us we have to try to prove that we’re good enough for God. But none of us could ever keep enough rules, do enough good things, or live a perfect enough life to earn our salvation. If we could save ourselves through our own efforts, we would never would have need of a Savior.

The truth is, we don’t have to work our way to God because Jesus made the way for us. His blood paid a price we could never pay, and His finished work is enough. Salvation isn’t something we can earn. Instead, it’s a free gift received through faith in Jesus Christ.

Following Jesus isn’t about checking off a list of religious requirements. It’s about having a personal relationship with the One who loved us enough to lay down His life for us. And it’s about receiving His grace, trusting His sacrifice, and understanding that the work of salvation has already been accomplished through His shed blood on the Cross.

And grace doesn’t mean that how we live doesn’t matter. Quite the opposite. When we truly understand how much Jesus has forgiven us and how freely He has loved us, our hearts should desire to follow Him. We obey not because we are trying to earn His love, but because we already have it.

There is such freedom in that truth. We can stop striving, stop comparing ourselves, and stop trying to prove that we’re worthy. So today rest in the finished work of Christ. Your salvation isn’t dependent on how perfectly you perform. It rests on the perfect Savior who gave everything for you.

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August 2nd – John 15:4

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John 15:4

Jesus said, “Abide in Me, and I in you.” Those simple words hold the secret to the Christian life. In a world that constantly tells us to do more, be more, and rely on our own strength, Jesus reminds us of something different. Which is that our greatest need isn’t to strive harder but to stay close to Him.

Just as a branch can’t survive apart from the vine, we can’t flourish spiritually apart from Christ. We may be busy, productive, and even well intentioned. But without Him eventually we’ll become weary and spiritually dry. Because abiding in Jesus means being intentional. Intentionally making Him our daily priority through spending time in His Word, talking with Him in prayer, trusting His promises, and depending on His strength instead of our own.

The more we remain connected to Jesus, the more His life flows through us. That allows us to produce the fruits of the Spirit. Fruits including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness.

So if you’ve been feeling exhausted or distant from God, maybe it isn’t because you need to do more. Maybe He’s simply inviting you to draw nearer and rest in His love. Stay connected to the Vine, and He will provide everything you need to grow, endure, and bear fruit for His glory.

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July 30th – Philippians 1:6

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Philippians 1:6

If you’ve been walking with the Lord for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of feeling like you’re not where you want to be spiritually. You long to trust God more, pray more faithfully, love more deeply, and become more like Jesus. Yet some days it feels like you’re making progress, while other days it feels like three steps forward, two steps back.

The good news is that God is not surprised by our struggles. He has always known that we are works in progress. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that the One who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Our spiritual growth isn’t a sprint, it’s a lifelong journey. Through the Holy Spirit, God patiently teaches us, corrects us, strengthens us, and gently molds us into the likeness of His Son. Every victory, every failure, every trial, and every lesson is being used by God to mold us into the likeness of Jesus.

So don’t lose heart when you stumble or feel like you’re growing too slowly. Keep seeking Him. Keep trusting Him. And keep getting back up when you fall. The God who saved you has not stopped working in you, and He never will. His grace is greater than your failures, His patience is greater than your weaknesses, and His love is faithful to finish what He started. One day, when we stand before Jesus, His work in us will finally be complete. Until then, we keep walking by faith, knowing our Heavenly Father never gives up on His children.

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