When It’s Hard to Trust

by January 10, 2016

Sometimes it is hard to trust. You know that ultimately God is in control, but in the raw moments of the day it is hard to see His hand. You try to convince yourself that everything will turn out fine, but the truth is you really don’t know.

As you try to press forward, your mind is consumed with the struggle at hand. You want to see beyond the trial and move ahead with a positive outlook, but your thoughts of what might be bombard your mind.

It makes your heart beat a little faster and your stomach ache in agony. I’ve been there and I know that feeling. It’s not that I did not trust God to work out the problem at hand, but I struggled to see how my current problem could possibly turn out good.
I had read the verse that “All things work together for good,” but that day there was no good in sight. I resorted to thinking the worst which I often do in moments of shock. I tend to resort to the worst diagnosis, the most tragic outcome, and the least desired results as a way of preparing myself just in case.

I’m learning when these moments hit, to immediately allow God’s Word to go to work in my trembling heart. If I try to press on without acknowledging God and His power, I continue to struggle, deal with what might be, and fear what I cannot change.

If I allow God’s Word to speak into the tender moments when I am fragile and undone, I sense His presence within me. It’s not that I’m a great Christian or a super spiritual woman, but God’s power within a believer’s heart is holy ground. When the ground is wet with tears, the Word can soak in and nurture the sensitive places in need.

If you know Jesus, you can know the power of God within you. If you are not yet a believer in Jesus Christ, it’s time to consider the source of hope that can only be found in believing in Jesus as the sacrifice sent from God to forgive all people. He loves you. He cares for you, and He can comfort you on your darkest day.

I don’t know what you face in this moment, but I know this – God sees you and wants to speak comfort into the moments that make you tremble.

I am afflicted very much;
Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word. Psalm 119:107

You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in Your word. Psalms 119:114

Love & Blessings,

Micah

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  1. I’m so fearful and lacking trust in my Heavenly Father. And instead of my faith growing stronger and things – or actually ANYTHING – turning around or improving, my life just continues to only become more difficult and worsen the last FOUR YEARS!
    I have to find a job, a vehicle, and a place to live.
    All of my desperate needs are due to choices my ex husband made to cheat and then demand a divorce 4 years ago. I lost my husband, home and job! with no choice or vote. It doesn’t seem I will ever recover. Only have MORE loss, uncertainty and pain. I want to just give up sometimes. I don’t know what else to do. I’m running out of time and feel so alone and abandoned and forgotten. I know in my head God says He never leaves us, but I need Him to help me out of this unending nightmare. I’m worn out from asking for His help, taken steps to heal and learn, trying to hang on, but no relief in sight! I know many other people have been through much worse for much longer. I just find no comfort, security, strength or hope in that.

    1. I’m so sorry for all you have been through. There are truly no words to express my concern. I pray you will find hope and peace in Jesus. Comfort comes through His Word and the Holy Spirit. I don’t know what the future holds for you, but I know God is able to heal and restore the brokenness of your life. Praying God calms you in the midst of this terrible storm. “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 “Nothing is too hard for God.” Jeremiah 32:17

  2. It still amazes me every time God uses an outside influence to speak directly to my heart. U always hear ab God speaking through His word but for me at least it’s like I always forget ab all the other ways He speaks to us. Right now I’m in a very difficult period in my life and this spoke directly to my heart ab everything I’m feeling. What u said ab trusting God but being unable to see how the problem could turn out good was exactly how I’ve been feeling. I felt like by feeling bad or scared that that meant I wasn’t trusting God to be in control. But the way u phrased it really opened my eyes. I’ve been waiting anxiously for ur new post and now I know y, it was once again exactly what I needed to hear exactly when I needed to hear it! Even when we feel like we will never make it out God puts us in the perfect position to receive His comfort! Lord u r so amazing! I’ll never stop being amazed at how much u love me and only want what’s best for me! Even in the tough times I can c that all U want is to bring me closer to U! I love U Lord and I know I could never make it w out ur daily grace and comfort! Thank U Jesus for loving me so much! Thank U Jesus for giving me shelter and comfort in the middle of the storm! With out U I would be nothing! Thank U Jesus!

    1. Jayna, I love it when God so clearly speaks into our lives. What a beautiful way He did that for you! I’m so glad you are a part of this community!

  3. Thank you of much for this encouraging word. I’m glad I’m here from Janis’ link up.

  4. Thank you o much for this message. It is a time I needed this more than words can express and I saw this post right after my morning prayers. God Bless!

  5. Thank you for the timely and encouraging words. As our family faces new challenges this year, it’s always helpful to be reminded that God is faithful. As other’s have kept us in their prayers, and we have moved forward trusting Him, we already beginning to see glimpses of how He is watching over us. God truly is faithful in our afflictions. Thank you–these simple reminders are much needed right now.

    Wishing you a happy Monday!

    1. I’m so thankful for God’s timing. He always gives us what we need when we need it. I love the way you put it, “God is faithful in our afflictions.” Reminds me of one of my favorite verses Psalm 119:71 “It is good that I have been afflicted that I might learn your statutes.”

  6. Such an encouraging post. I am always amazed by how God meets me in the middle of the hard & somehow brings me to the point of trusting Him. Grateful to read your words this morning. Blessings!

  7. Oh, yes! I’ve been there many times throughout my life, trying my hardest to trust, but finding that so often I fail at it. God’s Word is our source of all hope and trust!! Reading His promises puts it all back into perspective…I trust Him because He is always faithful! Thanks for sharing this wonderful post!

  9. Pondering on His promises and praying with all your heart are the ways I am able to get through those times too. Thank you for sharing this on the Art of Home-Making Mondays!

  10. Psalm 119.114 was the cry of my heart for a couple of very rough years of going through some stuff with my adult daughter. I had it on sticky notes in my car, in my home, in my office! I would listen, on repeat, the song by SELAH. He gave me breath when I wanted to lie down and die. Thank you for your post.

  11. I know trusting in the sovereignty of God is the foundation to my faith–that doesn’t make it easy! Thank you for your encouragement to find my source of hope in the Word. I can never hear that enough. Visiting from #winterlinkup

    1. It’s true, it’s not always easy. I’m so thankful for the family of God so that we can rally together and encourage one another!

    1. One thing that keeps me trusting, is constantly remembering all that God has carried me through in the past. When I recall the ways He has worked, I remember His providence.

    1. Yes Charlene! Hiding God’s Word in our hearts by memorizing and reading is a great way to remember and focus on trusting God through it all.

  14. Thanks for this encouragement, Micah. We’ve all been at that place where it’s hard to trust God. For me it’s about every day! But yes, as we let His word work in our hearts, His presence takes over. Holy Ground, indeed.

  15. Micah, Thank you for sharing such an edifying post!

    I loved your insight that, “When the ground is wet with tears, the Word can soak in and nurture the sensitive places in need.” What an absolutely beautiful Word picture!

    It was such a blessing to visit here today. I am leaving greatly encouraged! :-)

  17. Trust is hard in general but especially for those with a hard past. Mine was that way. I truly believe it took me until I was in my 40’s to believe I was worthy of God’s love and concern. I am making more progress in that place with my life. Great post.

  18. Hey Micah,
    It’s heartening to know that God sees us, isn’t it! Sometimes life is just hard.
    Thanks for being a constant and faithful source of encouragement to so many.
    Found your post today on Grace and Truth.
    Hope you have a blessed weekend~
    Melanie

  19. I have tried to posts on your site for two weeks and for some reason it keeps kicking me off. I think it is something that I did, not necessarily your site. Just wanted to say that I have really enjoyed your posts. You have a line this week that says you are really learning how to in you moments of weakness to draw near to God straight away and that is been your saving grace. I have been working on that same thing. There have been days where I just cry out Jesus because there is nothing more I can say or need. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Sitting Among Friends. I am glad that you have come by to be our new friend and give us such inspiration. Have a great weekend.

    1. Hmmm, not sure why you’re having a problem commenting. If it happens again let me know! Yes, His name is all I can say sometimes too. So thankful for Jesus!

  20. Micah, your words are beautiful! It’s so hard to read about the pain others face in the comments above, as well as when you see others suffering. We have a friend whose wife had a brain aneurism a year ago. She can no longer talk, walk, or care for herself. He’s had to find care for her and his children while he works and then comes home and does everything on his own. The medical bills and costs to take care of his family aren’t covered by his job income. He misses the relationship he had with his wife. These situations are so sad. It’s then we can only find hope in our relationship with Jesus and in the fact that this is not our final home. God is real and present through it all! And I pray that the God of ALL comfort would minister His love to those in need. I’m glad I read your post on #DanceWithJesus link-up.

    1. It’s so sad to hear about your friend. Suffering is never easy, but you’re right – this is not our final destination. One day there will be no more pain or tears. I will pray for your friend tonight.

  21. God’s power truly is amazing, and you’re right… He’s right there! His power is in us and HE is able. :) I’m so glad I can trust Him with my heart. Without Him, I’d be a mess. :) Blessings, Tasha

  22. Your words were such a blessing to me today, as I am now in such a place of learning to trust God. Trust is the one word my family and I chose for this year. Oh, my! I have been serving Jesus for many year, but never before has He brought me to such a place of needing to TRUST Him. He gave our dear son an acronym for the word trust….To Rely Upon Strong Truth. Sometimes the truth of God’s Word is all we have to rely upon. We have no tangible evidence or concrete proof. I really enjoyed reading this and am so happy I found you on the Faith and Friends link-up. God bless you for sharing what He placed upon your heart here.

    1. Cheryl, I absolutely love this! How beautiful that your precious son would come up with such a great acronym filled with so much biblical truth. Thank you so much for dropping by today! You blessed my heart!

  24. God is our source of hope and a strong anchor in whom we can trust. I loved what you wrote here. Thank you for sharing these encouraging words and thank you for linking up with Grace and Truth last week!

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