4 Ways You Can Grow in Trusting God

One of the clearest indicators of spiritual growth is trust. A person who trusts God, knows God. Such a person can remain at peace and immovable through the storms of life. They are also unafraid to go anywhere or do anything for God.

Do you want to grow in trusting God? Here are four practical tips to help you develop deeper trust:


1. Know God’s Promises

What has God promised you? Sometimes we try to trust God for things He never promised, and when nothing happens, we feel discouraged—or even blame Him. But that’s misguided.

If you want to trust God for something, make sure it aligns with His will.

How do you know what He has promised? The Word of God is filled with promises for His sons and daughters. This is a broad topic, but here’s a quick highlight: when you were born again, you received “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3).

Isn’t that exciting? I’ll leave it up to you to discover what “all things” includes. A good hint is to look at the life Jesus lived on earth—a life full of power, victory, provision, and wisdom.

Study the Word of God and the life of Jesus to understand the promises God has for you. Knowing these promises will increase your confidence and deepen your trust.


2. Spend Time With God

Knowing God’s promises means little unless you know the One who made them. A promise is only as trustworthy as the person who gives it. If you can’t trust the promiser, the promise loses its value.

So how do you build trust with anyone? By getting to know them. And how do you do that? By spending time with them. The more time you spend with someone, the more you get to know them—and the more you trust them.

It’s the same with God. If you want to trust Him more, spend time with Him. And as you get to know Him, your trust in Him will grow naturally. Eventually, you’ll have no problem believing even the most unlikely promises—because you know the One who made them.


3. Embrace the Wilderness

Everyone thinks they can swim—until the floaties come off. Let’s be honest: what we often call “trust in God” is really just trust in things going well.

That’s why, when God trains us to trust Him, He often leads us through a wilderness season. Just look at anyone who walked with God in the Bible—Abraham, Joseph, David, even Jesus—they all had wilderness moments.

The wilderness is uncomfortable, but it’s good for you. It holds up a mirror, revealing where your trust was really just based on comfort or circumstances. In the wilderness, all your supports are stripped away until God is your only anchor.

So the next time you pray, “God, help me trust You,” get ready to embrace the wilderness. Don’t worry—it will shape you for the better.


4. Act

Trust always expresses itself in action. A person who trusts God does something about it.

You may feel like you trust God, but that feeling isn’t confirmed until you act. Action validates trust. It’s how trust is birthed into reality. Trust that doesn’t lead to action is just hype.

So be bold—take action. Practice trusting God in small, everyday situations, like resisting the urge to double-check if you locked the door when you know you did. This trains your mind and body in the courage required to trust God in bigger things.

Moses would never have split the Red Sea if he hadn’t stretched out his hand in faith. He trusted God and acted, even while the crowd around him was ready to stone him.

The truth is, no matter how much you grow in trusting God, your flesh will always resist. That’s why learning to trust God is not a one-time decision but a daily practice of subduing the flesh and choosing faith.

About the author

Hizkias Neway is a bible teacher and author. He is the founder of BelovedNation church in Washington DC.

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