Put Your Trust in the Lord
Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. His spirit departs, he returns to his earth; In that very day his plans perish. Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God. ~ Psalm 146:3-5
There was a time in my life when I put too much trust in people, leaders, systems, and even my own ability to figure things out. But time and time again, I was met with disappointment. People are human. They make mistakes. Systems fail. Even our best efforts sometimes fall short. That’s why Psalm 146 is such a powerful reminder: true security and lasting hope are only found in God.
Let’s face it, people are going to let you down. No matter how much they care and no matter how hard they try, it’s inevitable. The reason is simple: there are no perfect people, but there is One perfect God.
I remember many times when I felt disappointed after trusting someone’s word or relying on a promise, only to be let down. Maybe they had good intentions but lacked follow-through. Maybe circumstances changed. Whatever the reason, I felt the sting of unmet expectations.
One particular time was when I had just started a new job. I deeply respected the person who hired me and thought we had a great working relationship. But one day, during a meeting, I was unexpectedly called out over something I had not yet learned about my position. I was blindsided and hurt, wondering why I hadn’t been taken aside and given the guidance I needed. I won’t say my trust was completely broken, but I was definitely more cautious in the future.
That experience taught me something important: you cannot fully place your trust in people. Instead, you love them through grace. People will fail, whether intentionally or unintentionally, but God never will. When we release our dependence on people to be our source, we free ourselves from constant disappointment and instead place our trust in the One who never fails.
Psalm 146 reminds us why we should trust in the Lord rather than people:
Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever, Who executes justice for the oppressed, Who gives food to the hungry. The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners. (verses 6-7)
This is who God is! He is not limited like people. He is faithful, unchanging, and fully capable of meeting every need. He keeps His promises. He provides for His people. He defends those who trust in Him.
When we trust in God instead of people, we experience true peace. It doesn’t mean we stop trusting people entirely, but it does mean we stop depending on them to be our ultimate source of security and happiness.
Another practical way we show our trust in God is through our words. Psalm 146 begins with a declaration:
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. (verses 1-2)
What we speak reflects where we place our trust. When we complain, doubt, or constantly talk about our problems, we magnify them instead of magnifying God. But when we choose to praise Him in every circumstance, we shift our focus from what’s uncertain to the One who is always certain.
So when I begin my day with praise, thanking God for His faithfulness, my perspective changes. Instead of dwelling on disappointments, I start to see how much I have to be thankful for. Instead of speaking fear, I declare faith.
This doesn’t mean ignoring reality. It means choosing to trust that God is bigger than your reality.
If you find yourself struggling to trust God fully, here are some practical ways to start:
- Begin with Praise – Before checking your phone or tackling your day’s responsibilities, take a moment to thank God. Say, “Lord, I trust You today. Thank You for Your faithfulness.” (Psalm 146:2)
- Be Mindful of Your Words – When you’re tempted to complain or speak negatively, pause. Instead of saying, “I don’t know how this will work out,” say, “God, I trust You to make a way.” (Psalm 146:1-2)
- Let Go of Past Disappointments – If people have let you down, release it to God. Forgive and shift your trust to the One who never fails. (Psalm 146:3-5)
- Remember past Victories – Read scriptures that remind you of God’s faithfulness. Write down moments when He has come through for you. (Psalm 146:6-7)
Today I want to encourage you to remember that even though people will fail, God never will. Psalm 146 reminds us that happiness, that is true lasting joy, comes not from trusting in people but from placing our full confidence in the Lord.
When life feels uncertain, when people let you down, when plans fall apart, lift your eyes to the One who made heaven and earth. He is your provider, your protector, your help in every situation. Speak life, choose praise, and trust in the Lord with all your heart. He will never fail you.
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 146
1 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
3 Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help.
4 His spirit departs, he returns to his earth; In that very day his plans perish.
5 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God,
6 Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever,
7 Who executes justice for the oppressed, Who gives food to the hungry. The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners.
8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous.
9 The Lord watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked He turns upside down.
10 The Lord shall reign forever-Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord!
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