Hey Friend!
Have you found that it is difficult to trust God when life gets hard? Being able to trust God is easy until your life gets crazy and something comes and knocks you out. Trusting God becomes the last thing on your mind as you battle to not be overcome by anxiety, complete overwhelm, or fear. I’m sharing six Bible life lessons from Proverbs to help you to trust God no matter what hardship you are facing.
6 Bible Life Lessons From Proverbs to Help You Learn to Trust God
I recently went through something very hard with one of my kids. It left me asking some big questions. How do I trust God with my son? How do I keep my trust in God in this world that we live in? It had me struggling to trust God’s plan for my son’s life and His protection over him.
I have always been a prayer warrior for my kids and I have always had audacious faith, but what I began to realize as I walked through this hard thing with my son was that I wasn’t fully trusting that God had a plan and that He is unshakable and steadfast.
1. Soak in His wisdom
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you what path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Have you ever sat with the depth of those words? There is something divine about letting a verse wash over you and experiencing God’s wisdom as a simple word comes into your heart and completely challenges or changes you.
2. Deepen your trust in Him for every area of your life
- Not just with one part of your life, trust in Him with all your heart, every area of your life
- How do we deepen trust?
- Ask God to show you how to trust Him with all of your heart.
- Lean into the complete place of surrender.
3. Let go of control
- Know that your own understanding is limited.
- Let go of the control that you have to know, or have to make a certain amount of money, or that you have to be able to do something specific that seems impossible.
The truth is that it is impossible alone. That is the whole point of being a Christian. It is learning dependence on Him. It is letting go of the human nature of control and of being so fiercely independent that we don’t need anyone else.
4. Seek His will, not yours
- Ask Him what He wants you to do and then be obedient to it.
- Actively seek His will and be willing to surrender your will.
- Acknowledge that your will is limited and often leads you astray.
- The ultimate act of trust is being willing to surrender your desire and letting God have His will because His plans are better than yours.
5. Let Him show you what path to take
- Learn to let go and not depend on your own thoughts.
- God wants to teach you how to seek His will and refine you, so ask Him to reveal His plan and how He wants you to grow.
- Be open and obedient when He shows you what path to take.
6. Keep your eyes on Him and acknowledge Him on the other side of your hardship
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalms 16:8
- Remember that your steadfast trust in Him will see you to the other side.
- God is good, He is faithful, and He loves you more than you could ever know.
- He always helps you through to the other side.
Following these Bible life lessons will help you learn to trust God no matter what life throws your way. I pray this blesses you and helps you to follow the path that God has for your life so you can see His will be accomplished in your life.
I pray this blesses you!
Xo,
Stef
P.S. Listen to podcast episode 481 for the full training on Struggling to Trust God? 4 Bible Life Lessons From Proverbs.
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCAST
Download or Print The Spiritual Battle Plan Workbook Here!
RELATED EPISODES:
Feeling Discouraged? Verses For Encouragement and Faith in His Plan
Feel like God’s Calling You? 5 Biblical Truths to Encourage You
4 Easy Steps to Connect With God and Grow Your Faith
Are You Letting Your Feelings Lead You Away From God’s Path For Your Business?
7 Ways to Trust God’s Plan When You’re Afraid! Bible Verses For Fear
READ MORE
Do you struggle to get organized to make a true impact in your kingdom business? I’ll show you how to move the needle in 4 easy steps.
READ MORE
Do you know what God’s call is for you? How can you overcome distraction and hear God’s call? If you’re anything like me, you have been attacked from every angle with fear, worry, anxiety, and sadness.
READ MORE
Feeling stumped with your podcast content? I’ll share three key concepts and an action plan to create highly desired and listened-to content that is also found worldwide.
READ MORE
We need a break from our phones! Join me for a 7-day phone fast and intentionally disconnect from your phone to reconnect with what matters!
READ MORE
Today’s conversation is about why you need to struggle at first to succeed. I’m here to share why it’s okay to be imperfect when you start.
READ MORE
Do you know if your podcast is glorifying God? Here are 3 reasons why it is and understand how your online business is God’s calling for you.
READ MORE
Did you know that 80% of podcasts fail? Here are the top reasons podcasts fail and how you can avoid the most common pitfalls.
READ MORE
In today’s climate, you have to be smart, not only about how to create your offer but also how to increase sales.
READ MORE
It’s time to close the year strong and set goals for next year! How can you set goals that align with God’s will? Here are four tips to consider as you prepare for next year.
READ MORE
I believe podcasting is the best way to make money online. I’ll share ten reasons why this is true. Grab a notebook and pen. Let’s do it.
READ MORE
We live in a fast-paced culture. Here’s how I’m making small strategy shifts to my podcast to keep my listeners engaged.
READ MORE
Would you like a clear business plan for what you should focus on in the coming year? I call this business plan the Three C’s.
So glad you're here!
Visit the free resources section and find out which software I personally use and recommend. Become an affiliate, or discover other trusted resources I have to help you succeed on your business and faith journey.
Check out all my recommended resources
including software, affiliates, and freebies.
Read the latest over on the Stef Gass Blog. Tons
of articles to help you succeed in life and business.
Meet Stefanie and learn more about her life, journey, failures and family. Plus, a glimpse of her amazing team.
Book Stef for in-person or virtual events! She will
inspire and educate your audience with her training.
Find out more about working for Team Stef as
an intern! We open our internship twice a year.
Contact us with questions, concerns,
testimonies, or requests here.
More
I can't wait to help you get clarity on your calling, grow your business, launch a podcast, build a course, or scale and get visible. Check out the Stefanie Gass School. No more frustration or overwhelm. Just a simple, step-by-step framework to get you where you want to grow.
Get clear on your calling in 4 weeks or less so you
can start your online business with confidence.
Apply for my 6-month group coaching program for podcasters! Build your offer, learn to sell, and scale.
Visit the Stefanie Gass School to discover what step
you're on and and learn which course is right for you!
Launch a podcast in less than 30 days! 12 simple
steps to go from idea to successful podcast.
Let's work together!
WORK WITH ME
Clarify Your Calling
Free Workshop
Watch this workshop and get
clear on your calling so you can start
an online business! Hop on this quick,
35 minute free training and map out
your next steps!
Podcast for Growth
Free Workshop
Watch this workshop and learn how
podcasting works to make money online! Find out why podcasting is the best long-form content outlet and how it can drive more leads than social media.
Stefanie, I’ve been part of your FB group and followed you for several years now. This post (and I’m on my way to the podcast) has blessed me more than you’ll ever know. I needed it, and I’m soaking it in. Thanks so much.
Your comment has blessed us, Tanya! Thank you for taking the time to write, and we are so glad this post resonated with you. We so appreciate you being in our community. – Stef Gass & Team
2 Comments on Struggling to Trust God? 4 Bible Life Lessons From Proverbs