When U Pray

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
—Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)

Trust, by definition, is a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

In the Bible, “trust” literally means a bold, confident, sure security.

“It is better to trust in the Lord than to trust in people.”
—Psalms 118:8 (ERV)

What a concept: bold, confident, sure security! To me, that means you can walk boldly, knowing that God has your back. It’s one thing to depend on people—knowing there’s only a 50/50 chance they might come through—but trusting in God is a sure thing. You can be confident. I get goosebumps just thinking about that.

I found this scripture that literally says trusting in the Lord brings blessing:

“But those who trust in the Lord will be blessed. They know that the Lord will do what he says.”
—Jeremiah 17:7 (ERV)

And here’s another scripture that confirms the Lord will help you:

“Depend on the Lord. Trust in him, and he will help you. He will make it as clear as day that you are right. Everyone will see that you are being fair.”
—Psalms 37:5–6 (ERV)

And if you add this scripture to the mix, you’ll know you’re covered. With bold assurance, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish—no mountain too high, no valley too low. When you internalize these scriptures and let them shape your life, trusting God becomes like breathing. You just do it.

Soon, you start to realize that all the events in your life are preparing you for what God has prepared for you. Things that once seemed random begin to make perfect sense. You’re reminded of that old Southern hymnal: “You will understand it better by and by.”

“We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.”
—Romans 8:28 (ERV)

I’m not trying to suggest that trusting the Lord is easy. I don’t want you to think I take that lightly—it’s one of the hardest things you’ll ever be asked to do. I’m asking you to trust a God you cannot see, even when the people you can see have hurt you. I’m asking you to live like you’ve never been wounded. I’m asking you to surrender your will to a divine one.

But, baby, when I tell you—there is freedom in this. It’s the best feeling in the world, knowing God has your back. That’s when you’re free to truly live.

“So if the Son makes you free, you are really free.”
—John 8:36 (ERV)