That 5 letter word - TRUST

Let’s Talk About Trust

Yep... that little five-letter word that can either come easy or feel like trying to ride a bike with no training wheels for the first time!

Whether it’s trusting people, plans, or even trusting God—most of us have a little baggage when it comes to trust.

Today, we’re talking about what trust really looks like, how it’s built (and broken), and how we can hand things over to the One (God) who never drops the ball.

Let’s be honest—trusting others doesn’t always come naturally. We’ve all been let down, and that makes it hard to open up, even to God sometimes.

Our main scripture reminds us that there is One we can depend on. Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT) says: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."

Can we talk about how hard it is to trust when you’ve been hurt?

Whether it’s people, situations, or even trusting yourself again after making a mistake—it takes time. And sometimes we carry our fear of being let down right into our relationship with God.

We often don’t know how to separate what human nature has done to us from God’s nature and who He is.

I know I’m guilty of this, because when others hurt us, we put up walls—but in that, we often wall off everyone, including God.

That separation from God can hurt us and keep us from drawing closer. But we have to remember that God is God, and we can confidently come to Him and trust Him—regardless of what others in our lives have done to us.

There was a time I was absolutely sure God had forgotten me—like, “Hello? You up there?” kind of moment.

But looking back, I can see how He was working behind the scenes the whole time. Trust isn’t always about understanding; sometimes it’s about staying put when everything says run.

Oftentimes in our chaos, we panic and scramble. But the Bible teaches us to be patient and know that God is working out everything for our good—we just need to trust Him.

Trust is scary, but it’s also freeing.

What was a time where you thought all seemed lost, but you trusted God and He worked everything out?

What’s one area of your life where you find it hard to trust? Is it finances? Relationships? Future plans? Think about where God might be asking you to loosen your grip just a little.

To be completely honest… for me, it’s people. But God has been softening my heart—to see and listen more, and not be so skeptical, waiting to be let down.

I know if I’m not willing to see and listen, there’s a chance I might not truly be seeing and listening for God in everything.

What does it look like to actually trust God in real-life, everyday moments? Not just when life is good, but especially when it isn’t.

Trust isn’t passive. It’s not saying, “God’s got this,” and then pacing around the house. Trust is believing even when the answers don’t come fast—and being obedient when the path isn’t clear.

Trust—from letting go of control over your schedule to choosing to be kind when you’re frustrated—shows up in the small stuff. Sometimes it’s trusting Him with your kids, your time, or just making it through Monday without losing your cool.

If trusting God feels hard, try journaling every time He’s come through for you. Seeing it in writing reminds us that He is trustworthy—especially when our emotions say otherwise.

There might be something that helps you see the tangible and remember the experiences when God has shown you He’s faithful. Find that and let it help you stay connected to God.

If you truly trust in the Lord to provide all things, then don’t fixate so much on what you’ve given or done and think, “Well, look what I’ve done. Where is God?”

Being a good steward doesn’t mean holding tightly to what you expect—it means being patient and leaning into what God has for you.

So, if you’re in a season of waiting, don’t lose heart. Just because God might be quiet doesn’t mean He’s absent. Trust grows strongest in the in-between moments.

Trust… some of us have issues—and that’s something we know with God we can conquer.

When we trust God, we live with more peace. We don’t have to carry the weight of “what ifs” and “what now?”

When you fully trust Him, your stress goes down and your hope goes up.

This is a life I’ve had to learn—and continue learning. I used to question everything and overthink everything. But learning to trust the Lord has truly lightened my load.

Trusting God also helps us trust others better. It allows us to give grace, forgive more freely, and believe in the best instead of assuming the worst.

I mentioned earlier that I can be a skeptic—almost waiting to be let down. When I was younger, I felt like I needed to prove my worth to others. That was (and sometimes still is) a me trust issue.

Pain and hurt can teach us how to keep people at a distance so we don’t get hurt again. But God says to come to Him when we are weak and weary—to trust Him and know He will carry us through.

This is where God teaches some of the most valuable lessons. With those lessons, we find that our trust in others starts to shift, too. We become more willing. Less guarded. Less cutthroat.

That’s a trust-filled heart at work.

Here’s a little challenge: Pick one thing today that’s stressing you out and say, “Okay God, I’m going to trust You with this.”

Then actually let it go. No backup plan. No second-guessing. Just try it—and see what happens.

I know this is hard, because when we do this, it means we have to really try not to think about it. That’s like telling a toddler not to touch something—they’ll look you in the eye and do it anyway. We can be the same way!

“I’m not going to think about it again.” Two seconds later… we’re consumed by it.

So when you give it to God, also ask Him for peace. Ask Him to help your heart rest. And when those thoughts creep back in, remind yourself—God’s got this.

God isn’t asking you to have it all figured out. He’s asking you to trust the One who already does. Whether you’re on the mountain or in the valley—He’s steady.

Trust doesn’t always mean comfort, but it does mean peace.

Trust isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a lifestyle. And the beautiful thing? God never asks for blind trust. He’s proven Himself again and again.

Let’s choose today to lean into Him and walk in faith.