You Can Trust God

James 1:3 Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

Merciful Father, You are the God who sees the depths of our hearts even before we face the trials that uncover them. Yet You lovingly allow storms to come so that what is hidden may be brought to light. Our responses to those storms are revealing, for they shine Your light on our faith and show whether our trust in You is steadfast or shallow. When life’s waves rise high and our hearts tremble, You remind us that faith is not proven in calm waters but in the turbulence that tests our confidence in Your goodness.

Lord, we confess that our reactions often expose impatience, fear, and self-reliance rather than steadfast trust. Too often, we are surprised by what surfaces when You trouble the waters of our lives. But even then, Your mercy remains our anchor. You do not expose us to shame us; You reveal what is within us so that You may refine and strengthen us. Thank You for using difficulty to purify our motives, deepen our dependence on You, and shape us into the image of Christ.

Gracious God, teach us to welcome the lessons found in life’s storms. When we are shaken, let us remember that You are still the Lord over the wind and the waves. Help us to respond with humility, gratitude, and faith that grows stronger through every trial. May the testing of our hearts produce endurance, hope, and a greater reflection of Your glory within us. Lord, we exalt You in all things and at all times.  In Jesus’ name we pray and give thanks, Amen.