Recipe for Humility and Trust in God

 

This is a spiritual recipe for growing humility and trust in God. It talks about important ingredients like really giving up control, relying on God every day, and having a heart that listens. It suggests practices like being grateful, praying regularly, and taking brave steps even when you're scared. The daily directions include starting each day by surrendering to God, affirming trust in His presence, and journaling to deepen your relationship with Him.

Ingredients:

1. Genuine Surrender (Psalm 46:10)
"Be still, and know that I am God."

   Acknowledge your limitations and deliberately give control back to God each day.

2. Daily Dependence (Proverbs 3:5–6)
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding..."

  Choose to rely on God's wisdom rather than your understanding.

3. Listening Heart (John 10:27)
"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me."

  Spend quiet time in God's Word and prayer, learning to recognize His voice.

4.  Gratitude & Remembrance (Numbers 15:39-41)

  Constantly remember God’s faithfulness, which strengthens your trust and humbles your heart.

5.  Consistent Prayer & Intercession (Numbers 14:13-19)

Pray not only for yourself but also to intercede sincerely for others, acknowledging dependence on God’s power.

6. Faithful Patience (Isaiah 40:31)
"But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength..."

Trust God's timing and resist trying to rush or "fix" situations yourself.

7. Courage to Face Fear (Isaiah 43:1-3)
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you..."

Face your fears honestly and replace them daily with God’s promises.

8. Transparency and Authenticity (2 Corinthians 12:9)
"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."

Be open and vulnerable with God (and selectively with trusted believers). Openly recognize your need for Him.

Directions (Daily Application):

1. Begin Each Day with a Surrender
Start your day by humbly placing it in God’s hands, admitting your dependence, and asking for guidance.

2. Daily Affirmations
Verbally remind yourself of Isaiah 43:1-3, affirming your trust in God's presence, especially in challenging situations.

3. Reflect Regularly (Listening and Journaling)
Record insights from your time in God’s Word, noticing how He speaks directly to your fears and challenges.

4. Express Gratitude
Regularly thank God for His faithfulness, mercy, and protection, building trust through remembrance of past victories.

5. Pray for Courage and Patience
Seek God's strength to face fears courageously. Ask for patience and the ability to trust His timing—even when waiting feels hard.

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Recipe for Restoring Trust

 

What is Trust?

Trust—Good relationships are built on trust, which includes confidence, belief, faith, certainty, assurance, credence, and reliance.

I want to recommend a book about trust that I am currently reading:

“ I Want To Trust You, but I Don’t.” The author is Lysa Terkeurst, and the book is available on Amazon.

Now, to the recipe.

Serving: 1 heart in need of healing

Prep Time: A Season of Patience

Cook Time: God’s perfect timing

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Prayer (to seek God’s guidance in every relationship)

• 1 cup of Discernment (to recognize who is trustworthy)

• ¾ cup of Grace (to forgive and release bitterness)

• ½ cup of Boundaries (to protect your heart while healing)

• 1 tablespoon of Vulnerability (to open your heart when the time is right)

• 1 teaspoon of Patience (to allow the trust to grow naturally)

• A pinch of Hope (to believe that good relationships still exist)

• A dash of God’s Word (for daily nourishment and strength)

Instructions:

1. Start with Prayer – Pour your heart out to God, expressing your fears and wounds. Ask Him to lead you to trustworthy people and remove those who are not meant to be in your life.

2. Stir in Discernment – Use wisdom and caution when building relationships. Test the fruit of a person’s actions, not just their words.

3. Fold in Grace – Remember that no one is perfect. Offer forgiveness, not for their sake alone, but for your own peace.

4. Add Boundaries – Set clear limits on how much access others have to your heart until they prove trustworthy. Healthy boundaries are necessary for restoration.

5. Sprinkle in Vulnerability – In small doses, allow yourself to open up when God gives you peace. Trust grows in layers, not all at once.

6. Let it Simmer with Patience – Don’t rush the process. Some wounds take longer to heal, and some relationships take time to rebuild.

7. Season with Hope and God’s Word – Keep your heart hopeful, knowing that God is bringing the right people into your life. Meditate on scriptures about trust, such as Proverbs 3:5-6.

Serving Suggestions:

• Best enjoyed with faith and encouragement from trusted believers.

• Serve with a side of wisdom—trust is given in steps, not leaps.

• If bitterness appears, add extra Grace and forgiveness to soften the heart.

Final Thought:

Just like a good dish, trust takes time to develop. It cannot be rushed, and every ingredient plays a role in bringing healing and restoration. The key is to let God be the Master Chef—He knows exactly how long it takes to refine your heart before trust is fully restored.

Supporting Scriptures for the Recipe for Restoring Trust

1. Prayer – Seeking God’s Guidance

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by Prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

2. Discernment – Recognizing Who is Trustworthy

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Matthew 7:16 (NIV)

“By their fruit, you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles?”

3. Grace – Releasing Bitterness & Offering Forgiveness

Colossians 3:13 (NIV)

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

4. Boundaries – Guarding Your Heart While Healing

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1, 5b (NIV)

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.”

5. Vulnerability – Opening Your Heart When the Time is Right

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

6. Patience – Allowing Trust to Grow Naturally

Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

7. Hope – Believing in Good Relationships Again

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

”‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

8. God’s Word – The Foundation for Trusting Again

Romans 15:13 (NIV)

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

 

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