Biblical Answer

Question: Can I Still Trust God When Everything Falls Apart?

Trust in the Face of Uncertainty

When everything falls apart, it can be challenging to trust God. The Bible teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we don't understand what's happening. In Psalm 37:5, we're encouraged to "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this." This verse reminds us that trusting God means committing our lives to Him and trusting that He will work everything out for our good.

The Paradox of Trust

There's a paradox in trusting God. On the one hand, trusting God means recognizing our need for Him and surrendering our lives to Him. On the other hand, trusting God also means recognizing that He is all-sufficient and that we can trust Him to work everything out, even when we don't understand what's happening. This paradox is reflected in the Bible's teaching that we should "trust in the Lord with all our heart and not rely on our own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). When everything falls apart, it's easy to rely on our own understanding and try to figure things out on our own. But trusting God means recognizing that our understanding is limited and that we can trust Him to work everything out, even when we don't understand what's happening.

Faith in the Face of Adversity

When everything falls apart, it's easy to lose faith and trust in God. But the Bible teaches us that faith is not a feeling, but a choice. We can choose to trust God, even when everything seems to be falling apart. In 2 Corinthians 5:7, we're encouraged to "walk by faith, not by sight." This means that we should trust God, even when we don't see the outcome of our circumstances. When everything falls apart, we can choose to trust God and rely on His goodness and sovereignty. We can trust that He is working everything out for our good, even when we don't understand what's happening. And we can trust that He will give us the strength and courage we need to face whatever challenges come our way. As we trust in God, we can find peace and comfort in the midst of adversity, and we can be confident that He will work everything out for our good.