What would it look like to put your faith to the test—to live as if you truly believed that God has your back, no matter what?
When Life Gets Tough
We often say that God is our provider, but when life gets tough—when the bills pile up, the bank account is low, and stress starts to take over—it’s easy to feel like we’re on our own. Our instinct is to tighten the budget, pick up another job, or scramble to “take care of it ourselves.” While these can be wise and practical steps, the underlying mindset is often the belief that it’s all up to us.
But Jesus had something different to say about our daily needs. In Matthew 6:25-34, He told us not to worry about what we will eat, drink, or wear. That wasn’t a call to reckless living or overspending while expecting God to swoop in and fix everything. Instead, Jesus pointed us to the birds of the air: “They do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.”
And then He asks us a question that cuts straight to the heart: “Are you not much more valuable than they?”
An Unexpected Faith Journey
Over the past year, my family has been on a journey that has stretched our faith in ways we didn’t expect. We’ve traveled across the United States, praying for revival and God’s blessing over each state. Along the way, I’ve been praying a simple but powerful prayer: “Lord, help Christians live as if they believed You truly exist.”
Little did I know, God was going to turn that prayer back on me. I felt Him asking me to take even greater steps of trust—to leave the comfort of a steady paycheck and live in faith that He would provide for us.
Learning to Trust: Lessons from the Disciples
It reminded me of when Jesus sent out the twelve disciples on their first mission trip (Luke 9:1-6). He told them to “take nothing for the journey”—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt. That wasn’t just a challenge; it was a call to radical dependence. If God didn’t show up, they would fail.
And yet, God did show up. They came back sharing what they had seen and done.
Right after that, Jesus fed the five thousand (Luke 9:10-17). Again, He put the disciples in an impossible situation: “You give them something to eat.” They were stunned. How could they possibly feed such a crowd? But once again, Jesus provided.
Over and over, God will go to great lengths to teach us that He is good and He can be trusted.
God’s Watchful Care
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on Psalm 121—a beautiful reminder that God watches over us. He doesn’t sleep, He doesn’t grow weary, and He is our help in every circumstance. As Christians, we believe this is true, but we move forward with plans that we know we can accomplish, leaving no need for God’s care.
Throughout the Bible, God calls people to step into situations where His provision is the only option: Peter stepped out of the boat. Naaman bathed in a foreign river. Abraham left for a land he didn’t know. And Jesus constantly challenged people to trust Him without doubt and simply believe.
The Next Step: Praying for Revival in Europe
Now, God is leading my family on another step of faith. Next year, we will take our prayer journey to Europe to bless the people there and pray for revival across the continent. I still don’t know exactly how God will provide for this trip. I also don’t know how our prayers will make a difference. However, I am moving forward in faith—because I believe that is where God is leading.
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Walking by Faith
The life God calls us to is not one of comfort or certainty. It’s a life of walking by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). It’s hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice (Luke 8:21). And it’s a life of deep communion with Him—a life that declares to the world: God is good, and He’s got our back.
So, what’s God asking you to trust Him for? Let this be the moment you step out of the boat, believe His promises, and watch what He will do.