Letting Go & Trusting God

Episode 31: Trust in God

Trusting God is deeply connected to letting go of our false sense of control and and depending on Him—but for many of us, trust is where the real struggle begins. In Episode 31 of In the Light of Truth, we continued the conversation from last week by focusing on what it truly means to trust God, why surrender feels so difficult, and how faith grows in seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and obedience.

What Does It Mean to Trust God?

One of the foundational passages for understanding trust is Proverbs 3:5–6:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

At a high level, trusting God means placing full confidence in who He is rather than relying on our limited perspective. It’s choosing God’s wisdom over our own understanding and intentionally inviting Him into every area of life—our decisions, finances, relationships, fears, future plans etc.

When Scripture says God will “make straight your paths,” it doesn’t promise an easy life, but a directed one. Trust doesn’t remove hardship—it anchors us through it.

Why Trust Feels So Hard

Trust is difficult because it requires surrender. And surrender means letting go of control—something most of us naturally resist. Often, we don’t struggle to believe that God can act; we struggle to trust that He will act in the way we want or on the timeline we expect. We want clarity before obedience. We want assurance before stepping forward. But Scripture reminds us that clarity is not required for obedience—faith is.

Psalm 37:5 says:

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”

Our role is to commit. God’s role is the outcome. That truth alone should bring rest, yet we often place ourselves in God’s position, carrying burdens we were never meant to bear.

Trust, Waiting, and God’s Greater Work

Waiting seasons test our trust like nothing else. When prayers seem unanswered, it’s easy to assume nothing is happening. But often, God is doing deep work—shaping hearts, preparing people, and aligning circumstances far beyond what we can see.

Sometimes the delay isn’t about us at all. God may be working in someone else’s obedience, timing, or growth. His plans are woven together far more intricately than we realize.

Trust grows when we remember that God’s faithfulness does not depend on our understanding.

Biblical Examples of Trust

Scripture is filled with people who trusted God without knowing the full picture. Abraham is a powerful example. He was remembered not because he had certainty, but because he trusted God despite uncertainty.

Romans 4:20–21 tells us:

“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”

Abraham’s trust wasn’t rooted in circumstances—it was rooted in God’s character.

Hebrews 11, often called the “Hall of Faith,” reminds us that many trusted God without ever seeing the fulfillment in their lifetime. Their hope was anchored in eternity, not immediate outcomes.

Trust Requires Relationship

Belief in God is not the same as relationship with God. Trust grows through time spent in His Word, prayer, and lived experience. Just like any relationship, trust matures over time.

There are things God asks of us now that He could not have asked earlier in our faith journey. Growth equips us for deeper trust—but that trust still requires obedience, even when it feels uncomfortable or doesn’t make sense in the natural.

Trusting God When It Doesn’t Make Sense

There are moments when God’s direction doesn’t align with human logic—when obedience feels risky, unpopular, or uncertain. But trusting God means relying on His voice over every other voice, even well meaning ones.

Trust often requires stepping into discomfort, responding to the Holy Spirit’s nudges, and choosing obedience over fear. Ignoring those nudges can short-circuit what God wants to do in and through our lives. Trust doesn’t mean recklessness—it means faith-filled obedience.

Encouragement for the Struggling Heart

If you are struggling to trust God today, you are not alone. Trust is not built overnight. It grows through prayer, Scripture, remembrance, and surrender.

You don’t need perfect faith to trust the Lord. You don’t need all the answers. You simply need a willing and open heart.

God is a good Father. He knows what is best for us—even when our expectations don’t align with His plans. His way may not be easier, but it is always better.

Final Thoughts

Trusting God means resting in His character when circumstances feel uncertain. It means committing our way to Him and believing He will act. It means letting go of control, embracing obedience, and remembering that God has proven Himself faithful time and time again.

If you’re in a season of waiting, doubt, or fear, return to the Word. Let God’s promises remind you who He is and who you are in Him. He is faithful. He is good. And He can be trusted.

Thank you for joining us for Episode 31 of In the Light of Truth. We are grateful to walk this journey of faith together—growing, learning, and trusting God more deeply, one step at a time.