Trusting God Through The Unknown
Verses Used
- Romans 8:28
- Proverbs 3:5–6
- Isaiah 41:10
- Psalm 34:18
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
Devotional
I have said many times before that my devotionals are based on life experiences and the things the Holy Spirit puts on my heart. Today honestly, I didn’t know what to write.
Yesterday I had to close the shop to take my mom to the hospital. It’s been an ongoing chronic issue, and right now we’re waiting on tests and answers. Thankfully she’s alert, and I thank God for that. But when you sit in those hospital rooms long enough, when you watch someone you love hurting, it can make you ask questions you don’t always have answers to.
We’ve prayed many times for healing. We’ve cried out to God and asked why healing hasn’t happened yet. And if we’re being real, sometimes walking by faith means trusting God even when you don’t understand what He’s doing.
That’s the hard part.
But even in the middle of uncertainty, God is still faithful.
Before I left the hospital last night, my mom looked at me — while she was still hurting after hours of suffering — and said, “Take care of yourself, the business, and the dogs.”
That hit me deeply.
Because even in her condition, her heart was still focused on the things God has entrusted us with. The business rooted in faith. The responsibilities in front of us. The path God has placed us on. There was peace in her words even while facing pain.
That humbled me.
It reminded me that faith is not pretending everything is okay. Faith is choosing to trust God when things are not okay. Proverbs 3 tells us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. Sometimes our understanding fails us. Sometimes the doctors don’t have immediate answers. Sometimes healing doesn’t come when we hoped it would.
But God has never stopped being God.
Romans 8:28 doesn’t say everything is good. It says God works all things together for good for those who love Him. Even the waiting. Even the fear. Even the pain we don’t understand.
We don’t know what the tests will say. We don’t know what tomorrow looks like. But we both know this:
God has carried us this far, and He will carry us through whatever comes next.
That doesn’t mean it’s easy. It doesn’t mean there aren’t tears, questions, or heavy moments. But faith keeps moving forward anyway. Faith keeps praying anyway. Faith keeps trusting anyway.
To anyone reading this who is walking through uncertainty right now — keep your trust in Him. Keep your faith anchored in Him. God is still present in the waiting room. He is still near to the brokenhearted. He is still guiding your steps even when the road ahead feels unclear.
We may not always understand the “why,” but we can trust the One who holds every outcome in His hands.
Walk by faith, not by sight.
God will bring you through.
Prayer
Father, thank You for being with us even in the uncertain moments of life. Thank You for staying faithful when we feel weak, afraid, or exhausted. Right now I lift up every person dealing with sickness, waiting, fear, or unanswered questions. Bring peace that only You can give.
Lord, I pray for healing, strength, and comfort over my mom. Give wisdom to the doctors and calm our hearts while we wait. Help us continue trusting You even when we don’t understand everything happening around us.
Teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. Remind us that You are still good, still present, and still working even in the middle of pain. Help us hold onto You through every season.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
God gave this to you for me. I am 69 years old and am starting all over again as a widow. I always say and I truly believe God didn’t bring me this far to leave me now. I trust him implicitly with everything and I know it’s all going to be okay but it sure is hard getting through. I needed confirmation that He’s there and He’s working and you’re devotional today gave that to me thank you.. Thank you for following God thank you for following the Spirit.
SO glad to hear. God is Good!!!