How to Trust God When Life Feels Uncertain
Finding Peace in the Unknown
Life has a way of throwing curveballs such as unexpected challenges, unanswered prayers, and moments that leave us wondering, God, where are You in all of this? When the future feels shaky, it’s easy to let fear creep in. But even when everything around us seems uncertain, one thing remains constant:
God’s Faithfulness.
Trusting Him when life feels uncertain isn’t about ignoring our struggles or pretending everything is fine, it’s about anchoring ourselves in the truth that God is still in control. He sees the whole picture, and His plans are always good, even when we don’t understand them yet.
If you’re struggling to trust God right now, then I have listed four practical ways to strengthen your faith and find peace in His plan:
Remember God’s Faithfulness in the Past
One of the most powerful ways to build trust in God is by remembering what He’s already done. What doubt starts whispering, What if God doesn’t come through this time? Remind yourself of all the times He already has.
Think back to a time when you didn’t know how things would work out, but God provided.
Recall answered prayers, moments of unexpected blessings, or ways He protected you from things you didn’t even realize at the time.
Write them down! Keeping a faith journal can help you look back and see His fingerprints all over your life.
If God has been faithful before, He will be faithful again. He hasn’t brought you this far to leave you now.
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.”
Psalm 77:11
Let Go of Control & Surrender to God
Let’s be honest with ourselves, trusting God can feel scary because it often means giving up control. And if you are like me, surrendering control doesn’t always come easy. But trying to hold everything together on our own leads to exhaustion and anxiety.
God never asked us to figure it all out, He asked us to Trust Him
Instead of overthinking every possible outcome, pray and release your worries to Him.
Instead of trying to force things to happen, rest in knowing that He’s already working behind the scenes.
Instead of carrying burdens that were never meant for you, place them at His feet.
God’s plans are better than ours, even when they don’t make sense in the moment. Surrender doesn’t mean giving up, it means trusting that God’s got this.
“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 path straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Replace Fear with Faith Through Prayer & Scripture
Fear thrives in uncertainty. It loves to fill the gaps with statements like What-If? and worst-case scenarios. But fear has no place where faith stands firm.
The best way to fight fear? Fill your heart with truth.
Pray when anxiety rises. God is always listening, and you don’t need the perfect words, just a surrendered heart
Read Scriptures that remind you of God’s promises. His Word is a shield against fear and doubt.
Speak life over your situation. Instead of saying, I don’t know if it’ll get through this, declare, God is making a way for me!
Here’s a simple prayer when you feel overwhelmed:
Lord, I don’t know what’s ahead, but I know You are good. I trust Your plan, even when I can’t see it. Replace my fear with faith and my doubt with peace. Amen.
“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.”
Philippians 4:6-7
Trusting God’s Timing & His Perfect Plan
One of the hardest things about trusting God is waiting.
It’s easy to trust Him when things happen on our time. But what about when the doors stay closed? When the answer is wait instead of yes?
God isn’t ignoring you, he’s preparing you! His timing is never late and His plans are never second-best.
What feels like a delay may actually be God protecting you from something that’s not meant for you.
What feels like an unanswered prayer may be God working in ways you can’t see yet.
What feels like a setback may actually be a setup for something better than you imagined.
God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our expectations. Keep trusting Him, because He is always working all things together for good!
“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
Trusting God in uncertain times isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it. Every moment of uncertainty is an opportunity to deepen your faith, lean on His promises, and grow in your relationship with Him.
If you’re ready to strengthen your trust in God daily, I’ve created a Faith-Based Journaling Guide just for you! It’s filled with Scripture, guided reflections, and space to process your journey with God.
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God is holding you, even in this uncertain season. And one day, you’ll look back and see…
He was leading you the whole time.
