DAY 4 DEVOTIONAL | How to Trust God’s Leading

Trusting God’s leading becomes most difficult when we don’t understand where He is taking us.

This can be explained, in real life, this way: when you are driving in the dark or following unfamiliar directions, you may not see the full road ahead, but you keep driving, trusting that the light ahead will show you how to navigate the road safely.

In the same way, God often gives direction one step at a time, asking us to trust His guidance even when the destination is unclear. 

And we can stick a pin here and ask ourselves: if it is so easy for us to trust the light on the vehicle to illuminate the dark path ahead, why can’t we trust God with everything in our lives that He created?!

Because! Many of us want clarity before obedience, reassurance before movement, or certainty before trust. It’s like a baby constantly asking “why” when given instructions.

Proverbs 16:9 KJV reminds us that while people make plans, it is the Lord who ultimately directs their steps. “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”

This verse does not discourage planning, but it corrects our expectations. Trusting God’s leading means accepting that His direction may interrupt, adjust, or completely redirect what we thought life would look like.

Psalm 37:23 (KJV) “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”

So God establishes the steps of those who delight in Him. Trusting God’s leading is not about flawless decision-making; it is about staying submitted to God as He orders our path.

We see this lived out clearly in the life of Abraham.

In Genesis 12, God calls Abraham to leave his country, family, and familiarity without giving him a detailed destination. Abraham’s obedience required trust, as he didn’t get a full explanation. 

Though his journey included missteps and delays, God remained faithful in directing his path. Abraham teaches us that trusting God’s leading often begins with obedience before understanding.

In contrast, we see a different struggle in the life of Lot.

In Genesis 13:10–13, Lot chooses his direction based on what appears prosperous, without seeking God’s guidance, and gradually positions himself near Sodom, a decision that later leads to distress and loss.

Lot’s story reminds us that trusting our own sight instead of God’s leading can create unnecessary hardship. That’s when we buck up in a brick wall, run into obstacles, find ourselves between a rock and a hard place….know what I mean?

These accounts with Abraham and Lot show us an important contrast: Abraham trusted God’s direction even when the future was unclear. Lot trusted what looked good in the moment. One walked by faith; the other walked by sight.

Scripture consistently encourages believers to trust God’s guidance. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Psalm 32:8 NLT “The Lord says, 'I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”

Together, these verses remind us that God is not silent or distant when we seek His leading.

Therefore, trusting God’s leading may mean releasing control over timelines, outcomes, or expectations. It may involve continuing to walk faithfully even when answers feel delayed or direction feels subtle. 

Trust, Family, is not passive; it is active dependence.

When life feels heavy, trusting God’s leading anchors us. It reminds us that we are not navigating alone, and that even uncertain steps are secure when God orders them.

The closing thought is: trusting God’s leading does not mean having all the answers. It means believing that God is faithful to guide each step as we walk with Him.

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