What steps help us "trust in You" as Psalm 143:8 encourages? The verse at a glance “Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.” (Psalm 143:8) Key observations • Trust is not passive; it grows as we listen, learn, and lift up our souls. • The verse sketches a simple, repeatable pattern for every new day. Practical steps for learning to trust Him • Hear His loving devotion in the morning – Set aside unrushed time with Scripture as your first voice of the day (Psalm 119:147). – Read aloud so your ears catch the tone of His faithful love. • Declare your trust – Verbally affirm, “I have put my trust in You” (Psalm 91:2). – Replace inner doubts with spoken truth; spoken faith strengthens settled faith (Romans 10:17). • Ask for specific guidance – “Teach me the way I should walk” invites God into today’s schedule (Proverbs 3:5-6). – Look for His direction in the Word, in godly counsel, and in providential circumstances. • Lift up your soul – Consciously hand over hopes, fears, plans, and relationships (Psalm 25:1). – Worship—awe before God’s greatness—re-centers the heart, making trust natural. Supporting Scriptures that reinforce these steps • Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace… because he trusts in You.” • Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” • Jeremiah 17:7-8 – Trust roots us like a tree by water, unfazed by heat or drought. • Matthew 6:33-34 – Seeking His kingdom first quiets anxiety about tomorrow. Putting it into daily practice 1. Night before: set Bible and notebook where you’ll meet with God. 2. Morning: read a short passage, listen for a fresh reminder of His devotion. 3. Speak a sentence of trust, tailored to the day ahead. 4. Note one action step you sense He’s teaching you. 5. Throughout the day: whenever worry surfaces, mentally “lift up” that concern again. Final encouragement Every sunrise offers a new rehearsal of Psalm 143:8. Hear His love, state your trust, seek His way, and lift up your soul. Repeat tomorrow. Over time, trust becomes the reflex of a heart steadily schooled by His unfailing devotion. |
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