Philippians 2:13 (NLT) “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.”
After we step honestly into our story and take responsibility for our lives, another tension often surfaces. We begin to wonder whether God can really work with us as we are. We know what He’s asking, but we’re also aware of our weaknesses, our inconsistency, and the ways we feel unqualified.
This is where trust becomes essential.
Many believers struggle not because they don’t want to obey God, but because they quietly believe the outcome depends entirely on them. They feel pressure to get it right, stay strong, and somehow sustain their own spiritual growth. When they stumble or feel inadequate, discouragement creeps in.
But Scripture tells us something freeing: God is not only working through us—He is working in us.
Trusting God means believing He is active beneath the surface, shaping our desires, correcting our motives, and supplying the strength we don’t naturally possess. Growth is not something we manufacture; it is something God produces as we walk with Him.
I once talked with a man who sensed God nudging him toward a new step—one that would stretch him beyond what felt comfortable. He believed it was the right direction, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that he wasn’t qualified enough or prepared enough. He kept waiting to feel confident before moving forward, but the confidence never came. Eventually, he decided to take the step anyway—praying honestly, asking God for help, and trusting Him to supply what he lacked. What surprised him wasn’t how strong he felt afterward, but how clearly he sensed God meeting him as he moved.
Often, this is how God works in real life—not through dramatic moments, but through steady faithfulness. Showing up consistently. Doing honest, conscientious work. Being dependable. Remaining humble, teachable, and willing to improve. These may not feel spiritual, but they matter deeply to God.
Every good employer values someone who is faithful, hardworking, trustworthy, and wise—someone they can count on. Scripture tells us that God honors the same qualities. When we commit to doing our work well, serving with integrity, and looking for ways to improve rather than complain, God uses those very habits to shape our character.
Joshua learned this through years of faithful service before he ever led a nation. Daniel’s influence grew because he was steady in prayer and consistent in his conduct. Even Gideon’s growth began when he took small steps of obedience instead of waiting to feel brave.
God often works in us long before others see Him working through us.
Ownership taught us to obey. Trust teaches us how to obey.
Ownership is not heavy—it’s freeing. Many of the questions we carry aren’t unanswered because God is silent, but because we hesitate to act on what He has already shown us. At times, that hesitation comes because our flesh resists the next step—especially if it requires discipline, humility, or perseverance. And often, it’s not just the action we resist, but doing it with a right heart and a willing attitude. When we obey the step in front of us, choosing faithfulness in ordinary moments, we stop feeling stuck and begin moving forward with God.
Paul understood this when he wrote,
2 Corinthians 3:5 (NLT) “It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.”
God is not asking you to force growth or prove yourself. He is asking you to trust Him enough to be faithful where you are—believing He is doing a deeper work as you do.
Hebrews 13:21 (NLT) “May He equip you with all you need for doing His will. May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to Him.”
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me trust that You are at work in me as I faithfully show up, work diligently, and serve with a right heart. Teach me to depend on Your strength, remain humble and teachable, and allow You to shape my character through everyday obedience. Produce in me what I cannot produce on my own. in Jesus’ name, Amen!
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