Overcoming Fear with Faith and Trust in God
When Everything Changes, He Remains the Same
Have you ever felt like the ground beneath your feet is shifting? Like the map you’ve been following suddenly doesn’t match the territory anymore?
I have. And I know I’m not alone.
Right now, countless people are facing unexpected challenges. Financial pressures. Health scares. Relationship struggles. Global uncertainties. The list goes on.
But here’s what I’ve discovered: uncertainty is where faith comes alive.
The Paradox of Faith
Here’s something strange about faith: it only makes sense when it doesn’t make sense to trust.
Think about it. If everything were certain, predictable, and safe, would we need faith at all?
Faith isn’t the absence of doubt. It’s choosing to trust despite the doubt.
When Jesus walked on water and called Peter to join Him, the waves didn’t suddenly disappear. The storm didn’t instantly calm. Peter had to step out of the boat into the same churning waters that threatened to drown him.
That’s what real faith looks like.
Why This Month’s Theme Matters More Than Ever
This month, we’re exploring this life-changing truth: God is trustworthy when nothing else is.
I believe this message couldn’t come at a more critical time.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” (Psalm 56:3)
These words were written by someone hiding in caves, running for his life. David wasn’t writing theory—he was living desperation. Yet somehow, in that darkness, he discovered a profound truth that brought a whole new outlook.
That same truth can transform your story too.
What You’ll Find This Month
Ever feel like you’re drowning in uncertainty? Like you’re praying but heaven seems silent?
You’re not alone. And you’re not forgotten.
Throughout May, we’re providing tools to help you not just survive uncertainty but thrive in it:
- Bible Studies on Faith and Trust We’ll explore stories of people who faced impossible situations—and how God showed up in unexpected ways. From Abraham standing with a knife over his son to King Jehoshaphat surviving and then thriving despite the odds, these aren’t just ancient stories—they’re mirrors reflecting our own struggles and hopes.
- Prayer Guide: Praying for Guidance Have your prayers ever felt like they’re hitting the ceiling? Our practical guide will help you break through the silence and discern God’s voice when you need it most. We’ll share specific prayers, prompts, and practices that have helped countless believers find clarity in confusion.
- Discipleship Guide: Strengthening Our Faith in Difficult Times Faith is like a muscle—it grows stronger when tested. But how do you build spiritual resilience? This guide offers daily exercises to strengthen your faith, even when emotions and circumstances scream otherwise.
- Practical Living Tips: Managing Stress and Anxiety Let’s be real—trust doesn’t eliminate stress. So we’re sharing science-backed, spiritually grounded practices to help you manage anxiety while keeping your heart fixed on God’s promises. Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a deep breath.
The Truth About Trust
Can I tell you something? Trust isn’t a feeling. It’s a choice.
I meet so many believers who say, “I just don’t feel like I trust God enough,” as if trust were an emotion to be conjured up.
But here’s the liberating truth: Trust is a decision you make and actions you take, regardless of how you feel.
What Happens in Uncertainty
Have you noticed how uncertainty strips away pretence? It reveals what’s really inside of us.
When comfort is removed, when security is threatened, when the future is foggy—that’s when we discover what we truly believe.
I’ve seen people crumble under uncertainty. I’ve seen others emerge with supernatural peace.
The difference isn’t circumstance. It’s foundation.
Jesus told a story about two builders. Same materials. Same storms. Different foundations. Different outcomes.
What’s your foundation today?
The Supernatural Secret of Certainty
Want to know something that’s changed my life? In every uncertainty, there’s a hidden invitation.
An invitation to experience God in ways you never could from the shore of safety.
When Israel stood at the Red Sea, trapped between the water and an advancing army, they discovered God as deliverer.
When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced the fiery furnace, they encountered God as protector.
When the disciples were caught in the storm, they witnessed Jesus as master of the elements.
Your uncertainty has purpose. It’s not just something to endure—it’s the very place God wants to reveal Himself to you in new ways.
Breaking Through the Barriers to Trust
Let’s be honest—trust doesn’t always come easily. Especially if you’ve been hurt, disappointed, or feel like God has been silent.
Over the years, I’ve identified three major barriers that block our ability to trust:
- Barrier #1: Past Disappointments When prayers went unanswered. When healing didn’t come. When the relationship wasn’t restored. These experiences leave scars that make trust difficult.
- Barrier #2: False Expectations Sometimes we expect God to work in specific ways. When He chooses a different path, we question His goodness or presence.
- Barrier #3: Spiritual Amnesia We forget what God has already done. The ways He’s provided, protected, and proven Himself faithful get buried under current struggles.
This month, we’ll tackle each of these barriers with biblical truth and practical strategies. Because God isn’t intimidated by your doubts—He wants to meet you in them.
When the Spirit Moves in Uncertainty
Here’s something powerful I’ve witnessed again and again: uncertainty creates space for the supernatural.
When human wisdom fails, divine wisdom flows. When natural resources run dry, supernatural provision appears. When earthly comfort evaporates, heavenly comfort descends.
The Spirit of God doesn’t just comfort us in uncertainty—He empowers us through it.
I think of the early church in Acts. They faced persecution, scattering, and imprisonment. Yet those very circumstances became the catalyst for unprecedented spiritual power and growth.
What if your uncertainty isn’t an obstacle to God’s work but the perfect backdrop for His power?
Your Next Steps
So what now? How do you move from reading about trust to living it?
I want to challenge you with three practical steps:
- Step 1: Name Your Uncertainty What’s keeping you up at night? What future are you fearing? Name it specifically. Bring it into the light. Unnamed fears grow in the dark.
- Step 2: Find a Promise God’s Word is filled with promises for every situation. Find one that speaks to your uncertainty and write it down. Put it where you’ll see it daily—your mirror, your car dashboard, your phone lock screen.
- Step 3: Take One Trust Action What’s one thing you can do today that says, “I trust You, God”? Maybe it’s giving when finances are tight. Maybe it’s resting when problems scream for your attention. Maybe it’s praising when you feel like complaining.
Whatever it is, do it deliberately as an act of trust.
Why This Matters More Than You Know
I believe with all my heart that how we handle uncertainty doesn’t just affect us—it impacts everyone around us.
When you choose trust in your uncertainty, you become a living testimony. Your peace becomes contagious. Your stability becomes a shelter for others.
In a world desperate for anchors, your unwavering faith becomes a lighthouse guiding others to shore.
The Promise Beyond Uncertainty
I don’t know what uncertainty you’re facing today. But I know this: it’s temporary.
Even the darkest nights eventually give way to dawn. Even the fiercest storms eventually calm. Even the longest winters eventually yield to spring.
Your uncertainty has an expiry date.
The prophet Isaiah wrote, “Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
Notice he doesn’t say they’ll escape difficulty. He says they’ll find supernatural strength in the midst of it.
That’s the promise waiting for you on the other side of trust.
A Personal Invitation
As we explore this theme throughout this month, I invite you to engage fully with the resources we’re providing. Don’t just read them—apply them. Share them. Discuss them.
Whatever uncertainty you’re facing today, remember this: You are not facing it alone. God is with you. And we, as a community of believers, are with you too.
Final Thoughts
Uncertainty will always be part of our journey. The ground will shake. The future will blur. The path will twist unexpectedly.
But with each uncertainty comes a choice: Will you be consumed by fear or transformed by faith?
I choose faith. Not because it’s easy, but because I’ve seen the fruit it bears—peace that defies understanding, joy that transcends circumstances, and strength that exceeds natural capacity.
When everything else seems uncertain, this remains true: God is good. God is faithful. God is with you.
And that is a total game-changer.
