I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. — Psalm 16:8 NIV
Trusting in God may be scary at times, but we can also draw hope and confidence from his promises. He is faithful to them and will keep his word. He is our strength and hope.
There is an old hymn that talks about the joy of trusting Jesus and knowing he is with us. It opens with these lyrics:
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His promise
Just to know, ‘Thus saith the Lord’
— Louisa Stead, 1882
As Christians, we can come to Jesus with our doubts, our worries and struggles. He loves us and cares about us. We can trust that even when it is hard with the strength that he gives us.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105 NIV
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell what God’s plan is. Perhaps, we are torn about where to attend college or whether to apply for a new position. Maybe, we are confused on whether we should take a particular path or continue on our current one.
The first place we should go is to God’s Word. Although we might not get a black-and-white answer, being rooted in his word will give us insight and wisdom that will help us know what his will is. As Christians, we have been given the Holy Spirit to indwell within us and help us discern God’s will.
After we have spent time in God’s word and prayer, we may go to spiritual leaders or trusted friends who have a strong relationship with God. However, some situations we just have to trust even in the unknowns, when we do not see God’s plan or understand it.