I once read a quote that said,
“How would your life change if you knew you could trust yourself?”
Would you breathe easier?
Would you make decisions with more peace instead of second-guessing every step?
Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) says:
“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 straight your paths.”
We talk about trusting God, but if we constantly doubt ourselves—our choices, our ability to hear His voice—are we really trusting Him with our whole hearts?
The Spirit Within You
The Bible reminds us:
“Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”
(1 Corinthians 3:16 NKJV)
“But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16 NKJV)
If God’s Spirit truly lives within us, why are we so hesitant to believe He’s leading us? Why do we doubt what we’ve sensed in prayer?
When Obedience Doesn’t Look Like Success
Think about Daniel. Obedience landed him in a lion’s den. If you were Daniel, wouldn’t you wonder if you’d missed God?
But Daniel didn’t second-guess himself—or God. He trusted that obedience was worth the risk. And in the end, his faith became the platform for God’s power.
“So, Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.” (Daniel 6:28 NIV)
Faith Doesn’t Come with a Road Map
There have been so many times I wished God would just send me a step-by-step plan.
But that’s not faith—that’s control.
Jesus said,
“I no longer call you servants, but friends.” (John 15:15)
Friends walk together. Friends trust one another’s hearts, even without a full itinerary.
Abraham didn’t get a map either. God simply said,
“Go from your country… to the land I will show you.” (Genesis 12:1 NIV)
And Abraham went. He made mistakes, but none of them canceled God’s promise. That gives me hope—and maybe you too.
Fear Wants a Road Map. Faith Just Takes a Step.
So many dreams die waiting for perfect clarity.
But faith moves before the miracle.
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9 ESV)
You’ll never know what’s on the other side of the door until you reach for the handle.
What If You Didn’t Miss It?
Joseph could have easily believed he missed God when he was betrayed, enslaved, or imprisoned. But Psalm 105:19 (AMP) says,
“Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested and refined him.”
You’re not failing—you’re being refined.
A Step of Trust
Recently, my husband and I made a major life change. After losing his job, we felt led to return to what we loved most—working the land. We prayed for a ranch job in Texas, but God led us all the way to Wyoming.
It didn’t make sense. It wasn’t in our plan. But the peace in our hearts said go.
And now, living surrounded by wide skies and open fields, we know it was one of the best decisions we ever made. God didn’t just direct our steps—He walked every one with us.
Trust Him. Trust Yourself.
Maybe you haven’t misheard God. Maybe you’re not lost. Maybe you’re being shaped.
You are a child of God.
His Spirit lives in you.
You have the mind of Christ.
You are being refined, not rejected.
So trust Him—and trust yourself.
He’s put more in you than you realize.
Reflection Questions
- When have you doubted a decision you once believed God led you to make?
- What would change if you began to trust that the Holy Spirit truly leads you?
- What is one step you can take today—even without all the answers?
✨ This post is inspired by Chapter 4 of my book, Unveiled Faces: Fully Known, Fully Free.
If you’ve ever struggled to trust God—or yourself—this book will remind you who you are and Whose you are.
👉 [Get your copy here.]
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