November 3, 2025

TRUST AND BE STILL

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.”

Psalm 37:3–7 NLT

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TODAY’S THOUGHT

David gives us four key words in this passage that build a beautiful picture of faith in action: Trust, Delight, Commit, and Be Still. Let’s look at each one.

1. Trust in the Lord

Trust in Scripture means to lean your full weight on something—to rely on it completely.

You trust a chair when you sit down. You trust a wall when you lean against it. You believe it will hold you.

That’s how God calls us to trust Him: with full confidence, no backup plans, no “just in case.” It’s choosing to believe His Word, obey His commands, and trust Him with the outcome.

David promises that when we trust in the Lord, we will “live safely in the land and prosper.” That’s a powerful assurance—God Himself becomes our security and source of blessing.

2. Delight in the Lord

To delight in the Lord means to find your deepest joy, satisfaction, and identity in Him.

We no longer define ourselves by what we own, achieve, or how others see us—but by who we are in Christ.

As we delight in Him, our hearts begin to change. Our desires become aligned with His desires. Then, when we pray or dream, those desires flow from a heart shaped by His will—and He fulfills them in His perfect way.

3. Commit to the Lord

The Hebrew word for commit literally means to “roll onto.” It paints the picture of rolling the full weight of your life—your decisions, worries, and future—onto God.

This step deepens what it means to trust Him. It’s saying, “Lord, I’m all in.” No halfway commitment. No compartmentalized faith.

God isn’t looking for Sunday-only saints but for everyday disciples—people who live surrendered to Him 24/7.

4. Be Still before the Lord

Once we’ve trusted, delighted, and committed, we can finally be still. Stillness isn’t inactivity—it’s confidence. It’s the settled assurance that God is working even when we can’t see it.

This is often the hardest part. When God delays, we’re tempted to take matters into our own hands. But real faith waits. It rests. It believes that God’s timing is always right.

Being still before the Lord is one of the clearest signs of spiritual maturity.

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TODAY’S PRAYER

Holy Spirit, help me to trust You fully, delight in You daily, commit my life completely, and wait in stillness before You. Forgive me for the times I’ve rushed ahead of Your timing. Teach me to rest in faith and to trust Your perfect plan. Amen.

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