I realize anew that, just as we must learn to obey God one…
“I realize anew that, just as we must learn to obey God one choice at a time, we must also learn to trust God one circumstance at a time. Trusting God is not a matter of my feelings but of my will. I never feel like trusting God when adversity strikes, but I can choose to do so even when I don’t feel like it. That act of the will, though, must be based on belief, and belief must be based on truth.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Trusting God requires deliberate will, not just feeling, and must be grounded in truth and belief.
In simple terms: Trust God by choosing it, even without feeling it.
Key Takeaway
Practice willful trust based on truth.
Themes
faith
willpower
spiritual discipline
trust
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- decision making
- prayer life
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
belief formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth supports your trust?
- How do you act when feelings oppose belief?
A Different Perspective
Will alone is insufficient without genuine belief.