Scripture Reading
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.”
—Jeremiah 17:7–8 (NIV)
Reflection
Trust doesn’t come easily after betrayal. Whether you’ve broken someone else’s trust or are trying to learn how to trust again, the journey is slow. Pain has rewired your instincts. Fear has taken root. Promises have lost their weight.
But God doesn’t rush the process. He simply invites us to begin—again and again—by putting our roots down into Him.
Jeremiah paints a beautiful picture of trust, not as a feeling, but as a planting. Something steady. Something growing. A tree doesn’t look strong on day one. But over time—through weather and waiting—it becomes a symbol of endurance.
When we put our confidence in the Lord, we are not promised instant security or easy outcomes. We are promised this: when the heat comes, we won’t wither. When the drought arrives, our leaves stay green. We bear fruit, even in barren places.
If you’re longing to trust again—to trust your spouse, yourself, or your future—start here: trust in the Lord. Let Him be the stream. Let Him hold your roots. And from there, everything else can grow in time.
Prayer
God,
I’ve been afraid to trust again.
It feels risky. Vulnerable. Unsafe.
But You are steady. You are good. You are not shaken.
Help me put my roots down in You.
Teach me to trust—not just with my words, but with my life.
Grow something strong in me, even if it takes time.
Even if no one else sees it yet.
Let me be like that tree—anchored, nourished, alive.
Amen.
Practice
Draw a simple tree on a blank sheet of paper.
At the base, write the word: Trust in the Lord.
Now list around the roots: What helps nourish my trust in God?
Around the leaves, write: What fruit would I love to see grow in my life as I learn to trust again?
Offer the whole picture to God as a quiet prayer.