“Do you trust me?” This is a popular movie question. Often it is the male character asking the leading lady this deep question before they take the daring next move in the adventurous plot. She has a moment to decide and then they take hands and leap. Trust. It’s a word with profound meaning and offers an opportunity to make a commitment. It’s a word that lies at the foundation of every deep relationship. Trust.  

How much do you trust God today? On a scale of 1 to 10, where would you measure your trust level? I think our response to that question can vary depending on the week or the situation. Trust is foundational but I think it is something we need to remind ourselves to do. Do I trust God? Yes. Did I live like I trusted God in the challenging situation I was in last month? Not all the time. I had to remind myself that God knew my situation and that He had a plan. I needed to remember that He is faithful and was leading me in that moment. The Bible tells us to trust God more than a hundred times! God knew we would need the reminder. Psalms 91:1 says it well, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him.” 

So in the challenge that you are going through today or in the one you will walk through tomorrow, remember to trust. You can picture Jesus next to you, holding out His hand and asking you gently, “Do you trust Me?” Respond with the faith that you have in that moment and continue walking forward. And it’s ok if your prayer is, “God, I trust but help me trust You more.” That is a beautiful, honest prayer.