Trusting God When Life Feels Overwhelming
- Wilbert Frank Chaniwa
- Oct 1
- 1 min read
Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Life often throws us into storms that feel too heavy to bear—financial struggles, broken relationships, health battles, or overwhelming responsibilities. Our natural instinct is to fight for control, to strategize, to solve everything in our own strength. Yet, as many of us have discovered, leaning on our own understanding often leaves us more anxious, frustrated, and exhausted.
God never asked us to figure it all out. He asked us to trust Him. Trusting with “all your heart” means surrendering every part of your life—not just the areas that feel easy, but even the deep fears and the battles that keep you awake at night.
When we let go of control and acknowledge Him in all our ways, something beautiful happens: He takes the crooked, confusing, and broken paths and makes them straight. It doesn’t mean the journey will be without pain, but it means God Himself will lead us through with clarity and peace.
If you are facing massive challenges today, stop wrestling for control. Fall into the arms of the One who sees the end from the beginning. Allow Him to lead, even when it doesn’t make sense. His wisdom is greater than ours, and His love is perfect.
Prayer: Lord, forgive me for trying to control what I cannot. I choose to trust You with all my heart. Guide my steps and make my path straight. Amen.
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