Biblical Answer

When we're scared, it's natural to wonder if we can trust God. The Bible reminds us that we can, and that He will give us the grace to face our fears (Psalm 56:3). To trust God when we're scared, we need to take two basic steps: first, confess our fears as unbelief, and second, pray to God about them. As we pray, we can ask for the help of other strong believers to pray with us (Matthew 18:19-20). If our fear persists after prayer, we can trust in God's sovereignty and providence, knowing that He is always with us and will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6). We can also remind ourselves that God is not a God of fear, but of peace and love (2 Timothy 1:7).

As we seek to trust God when we're scared, we need to remember that fear can be a sign of unbelief. When we're afraid, it's often because we're not trusting God to take care of us. But the Bible says that we can trust God to give us the strength we need to face our fears (Philippians 4:13). We can also trust in God's sovereignty and providence, knowing that He is always working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). As we learn to trust God in our fears, we'll begin to see that He is always with us, guiding and directing us every step of the way (Psalm 37:23-24).

Ultimately, trusting God when we're scared means recognizing His sovereignty and providence in our lives. We can trust that He is always working for our good, even when things seem uncertain or scary. As we learn to trust God in our fears, we'll begin to see that He is a God of love and peace, not a God of fear and anxiety. We'll learn to fear Him, not in a way that's debilitating or paralyzing, but in a way that's empowering and liberating (Proverbs 1:7). As we come to know God's character and nature, we'll be able to trust Him more and more, even in the midst of our fears.