The Habit of Trust

“Before you do anything, put your trust totally in God and not in yourself.” (Proverbs 16:3 TPT)

There is a path from our house to our detached garage. It was not created intentionally. For years, my family has been taking the shortest route through the yard, and we have worn out the grass along this way. This path reveals our habit, our pattern of behavior. 

Thought patterns can also create invisible, mental pathways. For some, worry is their default setting. They wear themselves down with anxiety, worst-case scenarios, and awfulizing. Although this habit is unproductive, they continue to go down this road unthinkingly. 

Developing new thought patterns requires intentional changes. Before you do anything, put your trust totally in God and not in yourself. Hand over all your concerns, immediately, as soon as they pop up in your head. Replace the thought of ‘What am I going to do?’ with ‘I can’t wait to see what God is going to do!’ Repeatedly turn your focus from worry to trust. Faith is developed through practice.  In time, new pathways can be established. As you change your thought patterns, the habit of trust can become your default setting.