There is a Fountian Whose Streams Make Glad The City Of God. God is Within Her. She Will not Fail. God Will Help her at The Break of Day
With each passing day, it becomes clear that Life is not predictable. There are ups and downs along the way. Many of us want to trust God. When times are good, it can feel easier. But when times feel difficult, it is even more important to trust God. God’s unchanging character can give you a firm foundation when things feel unsteady and uncertain.
Life can be going along smoothly for a season. Your job is rewarding. Your friends and family are blessed. Your goals, finances, health and outlook seem bright. Then, all of a sudden, life throws a curveball. A close family member gets sick. Your co-worker begins to be a thorn in your side. A friend or family member betrays you. The things you felt secure in all of a sudden feel shaky and uncertain. How do you trust that God is good in these circumstances? How do you trust Him when you do not understand what is happening? When you cannot see a resolution? These are valid questions, and God wants to help you navigate them.
Because God loves you, you can show your trust in Him by talking about all your feelings and circumstances with Him — the good and hard — through prayer. Don’t let your emotions rule your life; bring them to God so He can help you address them. He is not disappointed or frustrated by your struggles, doubts or pain. God cares about you, and you can trust Him with those things. When you trust, you go to God and His word when life is hard. You also step out on faith (doing what God says in His Word) and trust that He will ultimately take care of the rest.
In trust, you do not look for security in other things; you look to God to hold you securely in difficult circumstances. You won’t do this perfectly, but God is kind and patient and he will see you through.
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2 Scriptures to Help you Trust God
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
Scripture for Meditation
Psalm 46:4-5 (KJV) — "There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early."
Beloved, this is your promise. When uncertainty floods your life, there is a river of God's presence flowing through your circumstances. He will help you at the break of day — not eventually, not someday, but at the very beginning of your struggle. You will not be moved because He is in the midst of you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
When you cannot see the resolution, you are invited to trust with your whole heart, not just your mind. This is not blind faith — it is covenant faith. God directs the paths of those who acknowledge Him in everything.
Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) — "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and your minds through Christ Jesus."
Bring it all to Him — your confusion, your fear, your disappointment. When you do, a supernatural peace guards your heart and mind. This is the Father's response to your honesty and faith.
Walking It Out
Name one circumstance today that shakes your security, and write it down. Be specific. Then write one truth from God's Word opposite to that fear. Speak it aloud three times. Let your ears hear what your heart needs to know.
Set a prayer appointment with God at the break of day tomorrow. Before your phone, before your worries, meet Him in prayer. Bring your emotions unfiltered. Spend five minutes speaking what is in your heart, then five minutes listening in silence. Write down what He speaks to you.
Identify one step of faith you can take today — one action that says you trust God even when you cannot see the whole picture. It may be speaking kindly to someone who hurt you, moving forward on a delayed goal, or simply getting out of bed with thanksgiving. Do it deliberately, as an act of worship.
A Prayer for You
Father God, I come to You with all that is in me — my doubts, my fears, my unanswered questions. I thank You that You are not frustrated with my struggle, but that You care about me deeply. Help me to trust You with my whole heart in this season, not leaning on what I can see or understand, but leaning on Your unchanging character and Your unfailing love. At the break of day, meet me with Your strength and help me take the next step in faith. In Jesus' name, Amen.
About the Author
Rev. Nicholas S. Richards is an ordained minister, author of Destiny DNA, and founder of ROHO. For over 11 years, he has written more than 6,000 daily devotionals reaching believers worldwide. Learn more about Rev. Richards.