Learning To Trust

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Psalm 9:10

At some point in our lives, we undoubtedly develop defense mechanisms—those habits we form to protect our hearts and minds from hurt and pain. We decide to never be truly vulnerable again. Or we become the person trying to control every aspect of our lives—and even those around us.

We think these mechanisms create a life that is easier to deal with than trusting an unknown future to a known God. But learning to trust God is actually the antidote to getting rid of all of our defense mechanisms. It’s the journey He wants us to take.

Yes, learning to trust will take time. It will be helped by experience with trustworthy people. It will involve accepting challenges, undergoing trials, and coming out the other side. It will mean taking the risk of following God despite our fear.

Trust grows slowly. So, be patient and kind with yourself, knowing that “the Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

Lord, I know You are trustworthy—even when I don’t feel it. Heal me, and lead me along the way to complete freedom in You.