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How can I learn to trust God completely?

December 21st, 2012 Leave a comment Go to comments

I’ve been dealing with a lot of personal problems and no matter how many times I tell myself that God is on my side and everything happens for a reason I still beat myself up over doubts and hopelessness.

I know in my heart I truly believe that God knows what he’s doing and has a great future planned for me, but how can I stop trying to analyze everything that’s happened and might/might not happen? How can I convince my head what my heart knows?

I struggle with this, too. But, the best way to grow to trust God in these times is to ask yourself: "What has he taken me through, before?" What things have had you stressed out in the past, and yet you’re here today by the grace of God?

How many times have you worried over finances, relationships, health, circumstances and situations, and it all turns out okay? And even when it doesn’t, it usually leads to something better that you never expected? Make a journal of these times (Make a monument like Abraham) and go back and read them whenever your trust is wavering.

Also, go to biblegateway.com and research the term "Trust" and see what God does for those who trust in him all across the bible. (It doesn’t hurt to study the definition of trust at dictionary.com, either.)

But line these things up and study them in your head when things seem hopeless, and remember, above all this one thing:

Trust is going forward with what he last told you, even if you don’t see, feel, or believe the reason. Keep walking in what you know to do. Because that is the ultimate trust. If I put you in a dark room full of landmines and give you the instructions to get out, if you trust me, you’ll do exactly what I say and keep moving, knowing I won’t let you get blown up.

If you don’t trust me, then you’ll stand still in fear, or make your own moves and blow yourself up.

Follow whatever instructions you know to do at the moment, whether it’s just reading the word, praying and going to church, and that IS trusting God. When you do that, he will lead you into bigger and greater things.

If you don’t know specifically for you, just follow the basics in the bible. (Prayer, Praise, Fasting, Scripture and Fellowship.)

Hope that helps.

  1. Ms. Swan STFU, SFCU
    December 21st, 2012 at 14:57 | #1

    You know that trust exercise where you fall backwards and expect to get caught? Try that with God on the roof of a building.
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  2. itchy
    December 21st, 2012 at 15:23 | #2

    Pray. Just pray. No one can pray enough. I know I certainly don’t pray as much as I should.
    Pray my friend.
    God bless
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  3. Walter
    December 21st, 2012 at 15:41 | #3

    Step 1: Don’t ask people here. Half will give you a crap answer, half will give you a sarcastic answer.
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  4. Jamaican_dancer_Reiki
    December 21st, 2012 at 15:47 | #4

    But your life in his hands
    and have faith and take ur time to pray!
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  5. Sean T
    December 21st, 2012 at 16:27 | #5

    You cant, sorry about it. God resides solely in your heart and nowhere else. Find anything that you can use to support your ideas and run with it.
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  6. Betty
    December 21st, 2012 at 16:34 | #6

    You can’t learn it. You just have to do it.
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  7. Blood
    December 21st, 2012 at 17:13 | #7

    then put aside your pride.

    your way isn’t working..apparently.

    you mention the word "I" a lot.

    we used to call that..i-itis.
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  8. Agent WD-40
    December 21st, 2012 at 17:46 | #8

    I have learned that I need to get rid of all the idols in my life. This allows me to focus completely on God. When this happens, all my worries or concerns don’t really have a place in my life anymore.
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  9. Blessed
    December 21st, 2012 at 17:54 | #9

    Humble yourself and ask for forgiveness. Then ask Jesus into your heart to be your personal savior.
    Then you may realize that you are made of the dust of the earth. The world wants you to worry and analyze everything and God wants you to live a happy peaceful life with Him now and in heaven.
    Believing that God is in control and letting Him be in control are two different things.
    Give Him your problems and pray for wisdom and knowledge. In God`s time, you will be answered.
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  10. Cannicus
    December 21st, 2012 at 18:16 | #10

    Answer: convince your heart what your head knows! It’s is called reason and logic. Your "heart" knows nothing.
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  11. T B
    December 21st, 2012 at 18:37 | #11

    For the most part we’ve all struggled with totally surrendering to GOD but you have to alter your thought process your brain sends signals to your body to relay feelings or emotions so if you grab the loins of your mind and take control you’ll see progress remember nothing in your life will change until what’s between your ears change GOD BLESS
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  12. Mr. Vicious Silent
    December 21st, 2012 at 19:21 | #12

    I struggle with this, too. But, the best way to grow to trust God in these times is to ask yourself: "What has he taken me through, before?" What things have had you stressed out in the past, and yet you’re here today by the grace of God?

    How many times have you worried over finances, relationships, health, circumstances and situations, and it all turns out okay? And even when it doesn’t, it usually leads to something better that you never expected? Make a journal of these times (Make a monument like Abraham) and go back and read them whenever your trust is wavering.

    Also, go to biblegateway.com and research the term "Trust" and see what God does for those who trust in him all across the bible. (It doesn’t hurt to study the definition of trust at dictionary.com, either.)

    But line these things up and study them in your head when things seem hopeless, and remember, above all this one thing:

    Trust is going forward with what he last told you, even if you don’t see, feel, or believe the reason. Keep walking in what you know to do. Because that is the ultimate trust. If I put you in a dark room full of landmines and give you the instructions to get out, if you trust me, you’ll do exactly what I say and keep moving, knowing I won’t let you get blown up.

    If you don’t trust me, then you’ll stand still in fear, or make your own moves and blow yourself up.

    Follow whatever instructions you know to do at the moment, whether it’s just reading the word, praying and going to church, and that IS trusting God. When you do that, he will lead you into bigger and greater things.

    If you don’t know specifically for you, just follow the basics in the bible. (Prayer, Praise, Fasting, Scripture and Fellowship.)

    Hope that helps.
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