how to trust | olive branch, ms

Key Scripture“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:4-5 

When Trust Feels Heavy
​There are mornings when you wake up carrying yesterday’s weight right back into a brand-new day. The stress about finances, relationships, health, family pressures, or an uncertain future can settle on your spirit before your feet ever hit the floor. You know God is faithful. You believe His Word. But trusting Him in the middle of a difficult season can still feel overwhelming.

That is exactly why Psalm 37 is so powerful. David writes these words as a reminder that peace is not found in controlling everything around us. Peace is found in delighting ourselves in the Lord. The word “delight” in the original Hebrew carries the idea of becoming soft, pliable, and moldable in the hands of God. It speaks of finding joy in His presence and allowing Him to shape your heart. This is not just a Sunday morning relationship with God. This is daily surrender. It is waking up and choosing Him again before the distractions of life begin pulling at your attention.
To delight yourself in the Lord means He becomes your greatest treasure. His voice matters more than fear. His promises become louder than your anxiety. His presence becomes more important than your plans.

When Your Desires Begin to Change
One of the most beautiful things about walking closely with God is how He transforms your heart over time. At first, we often come to God asking Him to bless our plans, fix our problems, or open certain doors. But the more we delight ourselves in Him, the more our desires begin to shift. The things that once consumed us start losing their grip. Priorities change. Perspective changes. What mattered most yesterday suddenly does not seem nearly as important anymore.

That is the power of God working within us.

Psalm 37 does not teach that God is a genie granting every passing wish. It teaches that when your heart becomes aligned with His heart, He begins producing desires inside of you that reflect His purpose for your life. Suddenly, your prayers become deeper. Your faith becomes stronger. Your trust becomes steadier. And what God is doing in you becomes just as important as what God is doing for you.

Roll the Burden Onto Him
Verse 5 says:
“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
The word “commit” literally means to roll something onto someone else. It paints the picture of taking a heavy burden off your shoulders and placing it into God’s hands.
Some people are exhausted because they are carrying things God never asked them to carry alone.
You were never meant to carry tomorrow’s worries, everyone else’s expectations, and the pressure of trying to control every outcome. God invites you to roll those burdens onto Him.

Then comes the next step: trust.
Trust when you cannot see the full picture. Trust when the answer has not arrived yet. Trust when the timing feels slower than you hoped. Trust when circumstances do not make sense.
And then watch what God does. The promise is not always immediate. The promise is not always comfortable. But His Word is certain: “He shall bring it to pass.” God has never failed His people. His track record is perfect.

Practical Application for Today
Before you scroll through social media, check emails, or start your to-do list this morning, spend five intentional minutes thanking God simply for who He is.
Not for what He can give you.
Not for what you need Him to do.
Just for Him.
Thank Him for His faithfulness.
Thank Him for His mercy.
Thank Him for His presence.
Thank Him for never walking away from you.
Let worship become your first response instead of worry.
That simple act of delight can completely change the atmosphere of your day.

Hope Chapel | Olive Branch, MS
Looking for a church home in Olive Branch, Mississippi or the DeSoto County area? We would love for you to join us at Hope Chapel as we connect people with hope through the power of the Holy Ghost. Visit us online at Hope Chapel Olive Branch MS for service times, sermons, devotionals, and upcoming events.