Episode Psalm 16: A Psalm of Trust
This week, the Discover the Word group focuses on Psalm 16--A Psalm of Trust. So, what does it really mean to "trust God," and how do we know if we're doing so? Vivian dives into this Psalm of David with Daniel and Elisa and Rasool, to discover how struggle and opposition can drive us to a deeper sense of God's presence, and a trust that He is out for our good.
Chapter 1
Do you know anyone who seems to be able to put their trust in God no matter what? How do they do that? And how do you know whether you’re actually trusting in God or not? Be part of the group for this Discover the Word study of “Psalm 16—A Psalm of Trust.” Vivian Mabuni leads Daniel Ryan Day, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry through David’s beautiful psalm of trust. Discover what “trusting God” looks like in this first conversation.
Chapter 2
Where would you say you most find “life”? What is life-giving to you? It’s easy to put our trust in jobs and people and stuff, but do we really find the life we’re looking for in those things? In this episode of Discover the Word, the group explores the difference between putting our trust in God and putting our trust in other things, and discover how gratitude can build our trust in God.
Chapter 3
How do you create a new habit? Usually through practice, right—by repeatedly doing the same thing over and over. Join Discover the Word hosts Vivian, Daniel, Elisa, and Rasool as they explore how we can develop the habit of trusting God. Join us to discover how we can exercise our “trust muscle” and make it stronger.
Chapter 4
What helps you feel like you can really rest? For this edition of Discover the Word, be part of the group as they discuss how Psalm 16 relates how David found rest in God. Join them to discover how we can put our faith ahead of our feelings and experience God as our refuge—and how that can give us true rest.
Chapter 5
How do you get through life’s disappointments? We all have them, don’t we? Well, you won’t want to miss this conversation on Discover the Word as the group wraps up a series called “Psalm 16—A Psalm of Trust.” Join them to discover what we gain when we trust God even though we don’t understand why things don’t turn out in the way we’d like or expect.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
We would like to be able to say that we’re able to trust in God at all times and in all things. But, if we’re honest, we must admit that there are times when “trusting God” is super difficult. Discover how struggle and opposition can drive us to a deeper sense of God’s presence and can strengthen our trust that He is out for our good. David’s words in Psalm 16 show us what trust looks like, how to trust God instead of other things, and ways to continually exercise our trust in God.
Reflect
- Read Psalm 16. As you reflect on the Scripture for this episode, what stands out to you?
- What happens when you put your trust in God and what happens when you put your trust in other things instead?
- How can gratitude build your trust in God?
- How can you develop the habit of trusting God?
- What do you gain when you trust God even through confusion and disappointment?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me to see opportunities where I may put my trust in You instead of in other things. Draw my attention to all that You do in my life and fill me with peace knowing it is more than enough.”
Explore more ways to grow your trust in God with these recommended resources:
Listen:
- Worrisome Business: A Study of Matthew 6:19-34
- Real Security: A Study of Psalm 61
- How to Read the Psalms (Part 1)
Read:
- Overcoming Worry: Turning Fear into Faith (Downloadable PDF)
- Refresh Your Hope: 60 Devotions for Trusting God with All Your Heart by Lori Hatcher
- Making Peace with Change by Gina Brenna Butz
Watch:
- The Road Less Traveled By (Psalm 16:11)
- Trust God to Carry You (Isaiah 55:9)