Trust

Oct 26, 2025    Henrietta Woodard

This powerful message centers on the transformative practice of trusting God completely, especially during life's most challenging seasons. Drawing from Psalms 25:2, 31:6, and 56:3, we're invited into a deeper understanding that trust isn't merely a feeling—it's an active choice to believe in divine promises over our changing circumstances. The sermon reminds us that trust is the bedrock of spiritual life, requiring us to surrender our own understanding and acknowledge God's sovereignty. We're challenged to move beyond intellectual knowledge into experiential faith, recognizing that God wants our hands empty, hearts empty, and minds empty so He can take full control. The message beautifully illustrates how biblical figures like Abraham, David, Daniel, and Mary demonstrated radical trust, choosing to depend on God when circumstances seemed impossible. What makes this teaching particularly relevant is its honest acknowledgment that we're living in times of increasing spiritual warfare and changing circumstances—making trust not optional but essential. Through practical steps like praying honestly, remembering past faithfulness, meditating on God's promises, and waiting patiently, we're equipped to build trust daily. The central truth echoes throughout: when we are afraid, when circumstances overwhelm us, when we don't understand what's happening, we can confidently declare, 'I trust in You, Lord.' This isn't passive resignation but holy surrender that leads to deeper intimacy with God and greater spiritual strength.