We often say we trust God, but real trust doesn’t show up in the easy moments — it shows up when it costs us something. It shows up in our wallets when we give Him our first and best, not our leftovers. It shows up in our hearts when we allow His correction to shape us rather than resisting it. Proverbs 3 makes it clear: trust isn’t just about what we say — it’s about what we do when it gets uncomfortable.

When we give first, we’re saying, “God, I trust You to provide, not my paycheck.” And when we welcome correction, we’re saying, “God, I believe You love me enough to grow me.” Both moments stretch us — but they also build a deeper, stronger relationship with the Lord. Trust is the foundation of that relationship, and it’s revealed most clearly in how we respond to God when things get real.

So ask yourself: “Do I trust God enough to give Him my first? Do I trust Him enough to receive His correction?” Because trust isn’t proven by what you say — it’s proven by how you respond when it gets real.

Just a thought,

PSS