Stories of trusting God in difficult times: Personal testimonies of faith amidst trials
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Discover inspiring personal testimonies and short stories of trusting God in difficult times If you’re searching for hope or inspiration, read our collection of Christian stories of trusting in God. We’ve also curated our favorite Psalms for trusting in God as well as Bible verses for trusting in God in the midst of trials.
10 Reasons to trust God
These 10 reasons to trust God are rooted in Scripture and lived experience. Don’t just take our word for it for it, scroll down to read true stories from everyday people who put their trust in God and, when they looked back at the decision, were thankful they did. God is trustworthy because he demonstrates his trustworthiness to us.
God never changes. Trust God—his character is constant.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” — Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
God’s love is unbreakable. There’s nothing you can do that will make God stop loving you.
“Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:39 (NIV)
Every one of God’s promises is for our good. We can rely on Scripture as 100% reliable.
“Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” — Joshua 21:45 (NIV)
God sees the full story. God knows how it all began and he also knows how it will conclude. We can trust in God’s divine perspective because he sees the full story.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.” — Isaiah 55:8 (NIV)
Nothing is too hard for God. What seems impossible for us is possible with God. We can trust in God’s strength and power, which is fueled by his unending love for us.
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” — Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV)
God walks through the challenging times with you. We can trust God in our darkest hour because he never leaves us. Instead, he walks with us through the valley and guides us to safety.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4 (NIV)God redeems our pain and suffering. We can trust God to craft a new or different path for us, one that is for our good, and way that will bring us hope and a future. It may not be what we expect, but we can trust God’s perspective in guiding us to what we need.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV)
God meets every need. We can God for our daily bread and strength for today. God works in many ways, including through other people. As we trust God, it’s important to remember that God sometimes works through other Christians, too.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
God conquered death. We can fully trust God because Jesus rose from the dead in fulfillment of Scriptures. God says what he is going to do and he follows through. Our trust is in his resurrection power.
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV)
Millions testify to God’s trustworthiness. From Abraham to Paul to your Christian neighbor to the pastor down the street, we can trust the real-life stories about God working in our circumstances for his glory. God’s love and trustworthiness never fails.
10 Psalms for trusting in God: Put your hope in God’s faithfulness
Explore our favorite 10 Psalms for trusting in God, scriptures that can help you place your trust in God. These timeless Psalms about trusting God in all times — even during moments of hurt, discouragement, of despair — offer comfort, hope, and reassurance, guiding you to place your faith in God's unwavering love and strength.
God loves you and you can trust him because God’s proven over and over that he’s trustworthy. Read testimonies and stories of trusting God and remember that God is good all the time, all the time God is good.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV): “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.”
Psalm 9:10 (NIV): “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 20:7 (NIV): “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
Psalm 28:7 (NIV): “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
Psalm 37:3 (NIV): “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”
Psalm 37:5-6 (NLV): “Give your way over to the Lord. Trust in Him also. And He will do it. He will make your being right and good show as the light, and your wise actions as the noon day.”
Psalm 56:3 (NIV): “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Psalm 62:8 (NIV): “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Psalm 91:2 (NIV): “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.
Psalm 112:7 (NIV): “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
10 Bible Verses about trusting God in the midst of trials
Discover our collection of powerful Bible verses about trusting God in the midst of trials. These scriptures offer hope, strength, and encouragement — they are a reminder to trust in God despite challenges, hurt, or pain. Allow God to comfort you and guide you as you walk through the trials you are facing by remembering his steadfast love and faithfulness during other periods of your life.
When we let go of our own understanding of a situation, we allow ourselves to trust God and his divine perspective. We can trust with all our hearts and allow God to direct our steps on the path he’s created for us to walk. Draw inspiration and hope from our collection of stories of trusting God. You’re not alone.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV): “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV): “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): “‘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.’”
Proverbs 29:25 (NIV): “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV): “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.”
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 (NIV): “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Nahum 1:7 (NIV): The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”’
Matthew 6:25 (NIV): “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”
Romans 8:28 (NIV): “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV): “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Sometimes we need to take the simple (although often challenging) action to trust God. By deciding to trust, we can watch for God’s trustworthiness — often in ways we may never expect.
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