How to Trust God

October 21st, 2025
by Dr. James Johnson-Hill

How to Trust God

When life is shaky, He is steady.

Trusting God Isn’t Always Easy—But It’s Always Worth It

Let’s be real—trusting God sounds simple… until life gets messy.

When you’re waiting on a breakthrough, wrestling with disappointment, or navigating uncertainty, trusting God can feel like a stretch. But Scripture doesn’t call us to ignore our fears or fake peace—it invites us to bring all of it to the One who never fails.

At Agape, we believe trust grows not by having all the answers, but by walking with the One who does.

What Does It Mean to Trust God?

Trusting God means putting your confidence in who He is, what He’s promised, and how He works, even when life doesn’t make sense.

It’s not about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about choosing to believe God is good—even when you’re still waiting to see it.

Trust Who He Is

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” — Isaiah 26:3

God is loving, faithful, patient, and unchanging. He’s not overwhelmed by your struggle—He’s present in it.

Trust What He’s Promised

“Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” — Numbers 23:19

God has never broken a promise. His Word holds strong when everything else feels uncertain.

Trust His Timing

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11

Waiting isn’t wasted. God’s timing is rarely what we expect, but it’s always exactly right.

How to Trust God in Hard Seasons

1. Remember What He’s Done

Sometimes the best way to trust God with your future is to remember how He’s been faithful in your past.

“His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23

2. Pray Honestly

You don’t have to sugarcoat your prayers. Bring your fear, doubt, frustration, and everything in between.

“Present your requests to God. And the peace of God... will guard your hearts and minds.” — Philippians 4:6–7

3. Stay Rooted in Scripture

God’s Word anchors us when life feels like a storm. It reminds us of what’s true, even when our feelings say otherwise.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding...” — Proverbs 3:5–6

4. Let Go of Control

God’s ways are higher. Surrender isn’t giving up—it’s giving it to Him.

“My thoughts are not your thoughts… so are My ways higher than your ways.” — Isaiah 55:8–9

5. Wait with Hope

You don’t have to rush or force your way forward. Trust grows in the waiting.

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart...” — Psalm 27:14

Trusting God: A Few Verses to Hold Onto

Psalm 56:3-4 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You...”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord… they will be like a tree planted by the water.”
Romans 8:28 – “...in all things God works for the good of those who love Him...”
Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this.”
Nahum 1:7 – “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble...”

Why God’s Timing Matters

One of the hardest parts of trusting God? Waiting.

But His timing is part of His goodness. He sees what we don’t. He’s never late—and never early. He’s right on time.

God’s Timing Is Perfect

“Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come...” — Habakkuk 2:3

Waiting Helps Us Grow

“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete...” — James 1:4

Surrender Leads to Peace

“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10