WHY I TRUST GOD
Preached to: Middle & High School Students
Speaker: Pastor Amanda Hahn
In Week 6 of our WHY series, we explored what it means to truly trust God with our future. While culture tells us to figure everything out on our own, Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust God fully, not lean on our own understanding, and seek His direction in every area of life. Real faith goes beyond belief—it shows up in our decisions, especially when we don’t have all the answers. When our faith becomes our own, we begin to release control and trust that God is leading us step by step. Our future feels less overwhelming when we remember it’s in the hands of a faithful God.
BIG IDEA: When your faith becomes your own, you stop trying to control your future and start trusting God to lead your life.
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Night 1: Trust vs. Control
Topic: Learning to trust God instead of trying to control everything
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart…”Discussion Questions:
What is something about your future that makes you feel stressed or unsure?
Why do you think it’s hard to trust God instead of trying to control things ourselves?
What would it look like to trust God with that situation this week?
Night 2: God’s Direction
Topic: Letting God lead your life
Scripture: Proverbs 3:6
“Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”Discussion Questions:
What is a decision you’re currently trying to make?
How can you include God in that decision?
Have you ever felt like God was guiding you in something before? What happened?
Night 3: Owning Your Faith
Topic: Making faith personal
Scripture: Matthew 16:15
“But who do you say I am?”Discussion Questions:
What does it mean for your faith to be your own?
When do you feel closest to God?
What is one step you can take this week to grow in your relationship with Him?
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Intro: The Future Feels Big
Everyone thinks about their future
Common questions: What will I do? Will I succeed? What if I mess up?
Culture says: figure it out yourself
Bible says: trust God (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Big Idea: When your faith becomes your own, you stop just believing in God and start trusting Him with your life
Proverbs 3:5–6 Breakdown
1. Trust in the Lord
Faith becomes real when it affects your decisions
Not just belief—trust shows in how you live
Areas: relationships, choices, priorities
2. Don’t depend on your own understanding
You won’t always have the full plan
God gives direction, not a full map
Illustration: GPS—follow the next step
3. Seek His will in all you do
Invite God into every part of your life
God leads when we seek Him
Jeremiah 29:11—God has a future and a hope
Key Question
If God showed you your whole future… would you want to know?
God wants us to trust Him, not just the plan
Response: How to Trust God
Seek God first (Matthew 6:33)
Trust His direction (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Commit your plans to Him (Psalm 37:5)
Closing Questions
Is your faith your own?
Are you trusting God or trying to control everything?
Next Steps
Make your faith your own
Trust God with one area of your future
Seek God first this week
Closing
Surrender your future to God
Worship & prayer
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Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Psalm 37:5 (NLT)
“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.”
