Tag: Trust

Trusting God for Calmness in Troubling Times

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AMY TURNER

Psalm 131:2 gives a gentle picture of peace, saying, “I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother.” Just as a baby must learn how to settle and rest without constant help, people of faith also need to find peace within themselves. While parents can comfort and reassure a child, there comes a time when the child must learn to drift into rest on their own.

In the same way, believers often struggle with worry, fear, and restless thoughts. It’s common for our minds to become tangled with concerns, leading to inner unrest. Simply hearing comforting words or reminders of God’s promises is not always enough. We need to personally accept and trust those truths.

The calmness of a child resting quietly with its mother is a beautiful example of the peace available to anyone who places their trust in God. This quiet strength comes not from avoiding trouble but from learning to lean on God’s presence through it.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Trusting God’s Timing

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FLOYD ROGERS

Sometimes, it feels like God is silent. When we don’t see visible signs of change, we might think nothing is happening. However, the truth is that God is always there, even when we cannot see what he is doing. The problem often comes when His timing does not match what we think it should be. We expect answers when we want them, and when that doesn’t happen, we might believe God isn’t listening or acting.

But Scripture reminds us that God moves on behalf of those who wait for Him. Isaiah 64:4 says, God acts for those who wait for Him. This means He is constantly at work, arranging things according to His perfect plan, not our hurried expectations. The important choice we have is whether we will trust Him enough to follow His schedule instead of demanding our own.

Hope and strength come from staying close to God’s Word, listening for His guidance, and trusting that He is working for our good, even in the unseen moments.