Steps to trust as in Psalm 143:8?
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.

How can we 'hear of Your loving devotion' each morning in our lives?
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