Quotes about Trust

At the time of the crucifixion, the disciples couldn't see how anything good could result; similarly, as we face struggles and trials and suffering, we sometimes can't imagine good emerging. But we've seen how it did in the case of Jesus, and we can trust it will in our case too. For instance, the greatest Christians in history seem to say that their sufferings ended up bringing them the closest to God—so this is the best thing that could happen, not the worst.

God gives us just enough evidence so that those who want him can have him. Those who want to follow the clues will.

But ultimately the truth is this: Faith is only as good as the one in whom it's invested.

we can't be filled with the power of God until we let go of the false pretense that we can get by on our own.

Godly teachers encourage questions; those who demand unthinking agreement have something to hide.

believe in Jesus on the basis of the historical evidence, but my relationship with Jesus goes way beyond the evidence. I have to put my trust in him and walk with him on a daily basis.

Turn to God for help not as a last resort, but as a first priority.

An authentic relationship means telling the truth about how we feel — and that's the kind of relationship God wants with us.

I see faith as being a reasonable step in the same direction that the evidence is pointing. In other words, faith goes beyond merely acknowledging that the facts of science and history point toward God. It's responding to those facts by investing trust in God—a step that's fully warranted due to the supporting evidence.

even if I were to actually lose everything - my house, my finances, my friends, my reputation, my position - it really wouldn't matter in the end, because I would still have God's grace. I would still be the Father's adopted and beloved son. And that would be enough.

Only in a world where faith is difficult can faith exist. I don't have faith in two plus two equals four or in the noonday sun. Those are beyond question. But Scripture describes God as a hidden God. You have to make an effort of faith to find him. There are clues you can follow.

God gives us just enough evidence so that those who want him can have him. Those who want to follow the clues will. "The Bible says, 'Seek and you shall find.'9 It doesn't say everybody will find him; it doesn't say nobody will find him. Some will find. Who? Those who seek. Those whose hearts are set on finding him and who follow the clues.