Trusting God When Life Doesn't Make Sense
What Are We Putting Our Trust In?
What are we putting our trust in?
We recently came across a quote from Peter Lerangis: "Trust is a fragile thing - difficult to build, easy to break. It cannot be bargained for. Only if it is freely given can it be expected in return."
It's a powerful reminder because trust impacts every area of our lives. But it also raises an important question: Where are we putting our trust?
In our own abilities?
Our finances?
Our influence or success?
A specific person?
Or are we putting our trust in God?
Sometimes life presents circumstances that are difficult to process from a human perspective. Maybe it's a family struggle, financial challenge, health issue, or the loss of someone we love.
Last week was a reminder of how quickly life can change. A friend of ours, Ponch Wildman, passed away far too soon at the age of 45. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, and someone who brought tremendous passion and determination to his work through Tru Media. As we attended the visitation, we found ourselves asking the same question many others were likely asking: Why now, God?
We trust Him to protect us. We pray for His provision. Yet sometimes He allows circumstances that are painful and difficult to understand. In moments of loss, suffering, and uncertainty, it can be tempting to question whether we can fully trust Him.
Scripture gives us this encouragement:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
The truth is, we live in a broken world. We know that. But that doesn't make it easy. If we're honest, many of us wish God would simply wave a magic wand and fix every problem in front of us. We would love immediate answers, instant healing, and pain-free outcomes.
But despite what we don't understand, we can still trust who God is.
The Bible is filled with fulfilled promises, fulfilled prophecies, and countless examples of God's faithfulness. His character has never changed. His love has never failed. His promises remain true.
Through Jesus, God personally experienced earthly pain, suffering, rejection, and death. He understands what it means to walk through hardship. And even when we stumble, drift, or turn our backs on Him, He remains faithful.
The same God who was faithful yesterday is faithful today.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Trust also matters in our relationships with one another.
We say it often at Seven24: we were never meant to do life alone.
Over the past eight weeks, many of us experienced that firsthand through our study of Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life. We want to thank the group of men who showed up, shared openly, asked hard questions, and built trust with one another throughout the study. The material challenged us, encouraged us, and created meaningful conversations that will continue long after the study has ended.
We don't know what challenges you may be facing today.
Maybe you're carrying something heavy. Maybe you're waiting for answers.
Maybe you're struggling to understand what God is doing in a situation that feels uncertain.
Whatever it is, know that we're praying for you.
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