31 Bible Verses About Trusting God | Scripture Writing Plan

Trust. A stroll in the park on a beautiful, breezy day – when things seemingly go right. But, what about when storms roll in demanding you to walk by faith, not sight? When waves crash upon the shore of our lives, we can either listen to the roar of the sea, or we can trust God is mightier than the waves.

So what is trust?

Trust is the currency of heaven. It means understanding everything that washes up on your shore must first pass through the waters of His throne room. Trusting God begins with knowing God loves you. Trust is acknowledging His ways and paths are right, even if they don’t seem right to us. Trust is releasing control to God and realizing the freedom of surrender. Remembering God’s faithfulness of yesterday is key to trusting Him with your tomorrow.

Trust says, “If I can trust you with my eternity, I can trust you with my every day.” Grab this FREE Scripture writing plan with 31 of the best Bible verses for trusting God. Choose to surrender your storms to a trustworthy God.

God Is Our Everlasting, Trustworthy Shepherd

He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Isaiah 40:11
With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people took confidence from the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 32:8
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring. Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty! Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O LORD, forevermore. Psalm 93:3-5
Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Psalm 77:19-20
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. Psalm 145:13-15
Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. Psalm 54:4

The Wilderness of Trusting Ourselves and Others More Than God

Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the LORD. For he will be like a bush in the desert and will not see when prosperity comes, but will live in stony wastes in the wilderness, a land of salt without inhabitant. Jeremiah 17:5-6
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. Proverbs 28:26
Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he? Isaiah 2:22
Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save. Psalm 146:3
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. Psalm 118:8-9
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. Psalm 20:7-8

In what areas of false security are you placing trust?

Trusting God Releases Victory And Blessing

Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Daniel 3:28
Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Proverbs 16:20
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8
Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood! Psalm 40:4
The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22
In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Psalm 25:1-3
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. Psalm 37:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Real victory is found in Christ alone.

Trust In God Is The Only Unshakeable Stronghold In Times of Trouble

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9-10
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:2
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever. Psalm 125:1
For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken. Psalm 21:7
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:3-4
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2

Through The Trials of Life We Learn How To Trust

Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you, I wait all day long. Psalm 25:5
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10
Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. Psalm 86:11
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah Psalm 62:8
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and trust in the LORD. Psalm 4:5

Corrie Ten Boom once said, “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” I pray these Bible verses on trusting God help you find the freedom in releasing your future to the One who is already there. Be sure to sign up for the monthly writing plan and many other freebies. Follow along on Pinterest for excellent resources from other Christian bloggers.