How do you know you trust the Lord? Any book recommendations on learning to trust God?
Trust in God deepens as we pass through the refining fire of trials, emerging stronger, purified, and closer to His heart.
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Itās a battle, and not a battle thatās āone and doneā. Itās daily. Sometimes hourly. Iāve been a practicing Christian since early childhood. Iām turning 60 in October. I STILL have moments. When I have that feeling I just pray harder, and very specifically.
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Years ago, I asked God for patience. You know what happened? He put me in situations that tested my patience and it was often very frustrating. However, I look back and realize this was the way he taught me how to be patient.
I suspect itās similar with trust or, as you said, letting go and letting God. Ask for it, if you dare, and God may bring you circumstances that cause you to trust in Him.
Iām no expert here, and after many years as a Christian, still lack trust (and patience) at times.
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Thatās the thing; weāre all still a work in progress.
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The whole idea of āletting go and letting Godā isnāt entirely biblical. Philippians 2:12 says to āwork out your salvation with fear and trembling.ā Not āsit back and do nothing while God works out your salvation.ā I hope that makes sense.
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āAbsolute Surrenderā by Andrew Murray comes to mind, and was helpful to me. It helped me come to terms with the idea that it was in Him both to will and to do of His good pleasure, and what that means.
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Thank you for sharing - thatās the battle Iām facing, but am thankful to hear itās not just me!
Feels a bit scary to ask for, but I think youāre right. Iāll continue to pray for trust and situations that cause trust. Thank you for sharing!
That makes sense! Iāve heard that phrase a lot but only desire to apply it to trust in Him. Definitely want to do the work in maintaining and growing my salvation.
Iāll check it out! Thank you for the recommendation.
Yes indeed. God is refining us through constant trials, tribulations and testing. These are the constant battles. God is the vinedresser. We are the branches. We will be pruned, so we can bear more fruit. John 15:2
It is Gods will. Seek and you will find, but be prepared for what comes next. You will find that God brings to light what you struggle with and gives you all that you need to overcome it.
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