When You Really Know Him, You Trust Him Differently

"And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, 'The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.’” - Exodus 34:6

There is a difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him.

You can recite His names, attend weekly services, and sing worship songs with your hands lifted high—and still struggle to trust Him when life shakes you. Trust doesn’t come from information; it comes from intimacy.

Just like you wouldn't trust a stranger with your deepest fears, you won’t fully trust God until you know His character. And friend, He wants to reveal who He is—not just as Creator or King, but as your Father, your Comforter, your Healer, your Provider, and your Friend.

Trust Issues Start with Heart Issues

There was a time in my walk when I couldn’t understand why trusting God felt so hard. I believed in Him, sure. I prayed. I read my Bible. But when life unraveled—when the job fell through, the relationship ended, or the doctor called with bad news—my faith would falter. My anxiety would spike. I’d start to question: “God, are You really good?”

But the truth was, my trust issues weren’t just about God… they were about my wounds.

I was still viewing God through the lens of past disappointments—through the father who wasn’t present, the promises people didn’t keep, the prayers that weren’t answered how I expected. I had unknowingly projected people’s failures onto a perfect God.

And it wasn’t until I began to study His character for myself that things started to shift.

The More You Know Him, The More You Trust Him

The Word is full of revelations about who God is. Not just what He does, but who He is at His core:

·       He is compassionate and gracious. (Exodus 34:6)

·       He is faithful, even when we are not. (2 Timothy 2:13)

·       He is close to the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18)

·       He is not a man that He should lie. (Numbers 23:19)

·       He is love. (1 John 4:8)

When you start to internalize these truths—not just read them—you begin to rest. You stop striving to figure it all out. You stop trying to protect yourself from every hurt. You stop fearing the unknown, because you’ve come to trust the One who knows all things.

You may not understand His timing, but you trust His heart.

You may not like the process, but you trust His plan.

You may still feel pain, but you trust His presence.

That’s the fruit of spiritual growth—not just doing more for God, but believing more deeply in who He is.

Reflect and Renew

Let’s pause and reflect:

·       Do I believe God is who He says He is?

·       What part of His character do I struggle to trust?

·       Have I allowed past disappointments to shape my view of God?

Spiritual maturity invites us to trade assumptions for truth. And that truth is always found in His Word.

Journal With Me

In the Be Loved Journal, I offer prompts to help you explore the character of God in a personal way. Here’s one you can try today:

Prompt: Which attribute of God do I most need to experience right now—His peace, His faithfulness, His love, or His provision? Why?