Trusting God When You Don’t Understand

Even when life doesn’t make sense, God is still in control.

February 18, 2025

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Key Verse:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5

Devotional:

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. Sometimes, we face situations that leave us confused, hurt, or questioning God’s plan. When things don’t make sense, it’s easy to wonder, God, where are You in this?

Proverbs 3:5 reminds us that we are not meant to rely on our own understanding. God sees the full picture when we only see a small part. Even in the uncertainty, He is still guiding you, still working for your good, and still holding you in His hands.

You don’t have to have all the answers—you just need to trust the One who does. Let go of the need to figure it all out and rest in the truth that God is in control.

Reflection & Prayer Prompt:

  • What situation in your life do you struggle to understand?

  • Ask God to help you trust Him, even when the path ahead feels unclear.

Faith in Action:

Write down one worry you’ve been holding onto. Pray over it, then release it to God, trusting that He is already working things out.

Prayer:

Lord, I don’t always understand what You’re doing, but I choose to trust You. Help me to lean on Your wisdom and not my own. Give me peace in the unknown and faith to believe that Your plans are always good. Amen.

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