Biblical Answer

The Challenge of Trusting Again

When we've been hurt or lied to, it's natural to question whether we can ever trust again. This is a common struggle, especially when we've put our trust in a person who has let us down. The Bible reminds us that we are not to put our trust in people, but in God (Psalm 118:8). However, this doesn't mean we should abandon all trust in others. Rather, we should learn to trust God first, and then learn to trust others in a way that is healthy and balanced.

The Paradox of Trusting God

When we trust God, we experience more peace, less doubt, and less fear. This is because our trust is securely anchored in Him. However, trusting God is not about abandoning our responsibilities or our efforts. Rather, it's about learning to trust Him in a way that frees us from the burden of trying to control everything. When we trust God, we can experience more peace, less doubt, and less fear because our trust is securely anchored in Him. Such tangible proof is available if we will do our part. How do we do that? The beginning of trusting God is to learn to forgive, get ready for spiritual warfare, and to let go of our need to control everything.

Trust as a Choice

Trust is a choice, and it's a choice that we must make every day. When we choose to trust God, we are saying that we need Jesus, and that our search for self-satisfaction has been a failure. Trusting God means trying to do all that He says, and it means being willing to let go of our need to control everything. It's not about being passive or lazy, but about being willing to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty. When we trust God, we can experience more peace, less doubt, and less fear, and we can learn to trust others in a way that is healthy and balanced. As Brother Lawrence wrote, we build our faith by "the practice of the presence of God" (see 1 Corinthians 2:11-14). When we are constantly talking to Christ and seeking His guidance, we can learn to trust Him in a way that brings us peace, joy, and fulfillment.