What Ifs? Why Trust Leaves No Room for Them

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Christians talk a lot about faith. We say things like “keep the faith” or “have faith in God’s plan.” But here’s the thing, the moment God proves Himself even once in your life, faith shouldn’t just be a hopeful label anymore. It should become trust.

Faith gets you to the door. Trust keeps you inside the house.

And yet, how often do we still play the “What if?” game?

  • What if I lose my job?
  • What if the relationship doesn’t work out?
  • What if I fail?
  • What if tomorrow isn’t better?

We claim we “trust” God with everything, but then we worry about every little detail as if our trust isn’t strong enough to carry us through. We say the words, but our actions reveal something else.

The Bible is clear about this:

“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

When we worry and dwell on “What if?” scenarios, we are leaning on our own understanding. We are imagining futures that God hasn’t authored and carrying burdens He hasn’t asked us to pick up.

Jesus addressed this head-on:

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
— Matthew 6:34

If we really trust Him, then “What if?” has no place in our vocabulary.

  • If He opens a door, walk through it.
  • If He closes a door, accept it.
  • If He keeps you waiting, trust the purpose in the pause.

Now let’s be real: life is full of challenges. Sometimes you won’t be able to walk. Then crawl. If you can’t crawl, then lean. If you can’t lean, then wait. The point is, you’re still alive, and God has given you a way forward. Excuses don’t solve problems, perseverance does. Complaints don’t bring peace, trust does.

Paul reminded us of this truth:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9

That’s the beauty of trust: it doesn’t mean the road will be easy, but it means God will supply what you need at every stage. Even when you feel weak, He is strong. Even when you feel uncertain, He is certain.

So the next time your mind drifts to “What if?” thinking, replace it with “Even if.”

  • Even if the recovery is slow, God is still working.
  • Even if the climb is hard, God will give me strength for each step.
  • Even if I have to crawl, I am still moving forward because God has made a way.

There is no “What if” in God’s plan. There is only trust, perseverance, and gratitude for the chance to keep going.

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