Listen to the Part of Your Soul That Struggles to Trust God
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This time, the Philistines were hot on David’s tail. Their pursuit of him was relentless. That was the context of this particular psalm.
If you feel curious (because why does this part doubt God? Has God ever let it down?), or if you feel compassionate toward the part (because life must be hard if it can’t trust the only truly reliable Being in the entire universe), invite this doubtful part to feel your sentiment for it.
Ask if the part is willing to talk to you. If you sense a yes, ask it. What is the part’s experience in trusting men or women? Maybe your part has a vault of memories regarding the times when people let it (and you) down. If so, listen to your part without criticizing its position.
Let the part feel that you get it. Let it feel your understanding for it.
Next, ask the part to notice how our main passage makes a distinction between trusting in God versus fellow flesh and blood. Indeed, God is different from people, as the following verses show:
We have shared a lot with your part. Please check in with it. How is it doing with all of this information?
Hopefully, your part seems less doubtful in God. But if there is no discernible change, don’t lose hope. Review the video portion of this lesson for further help.
Let’s close our Bible study with an unchangeable truth.
God will always be faithful to you—no matter what.
“If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself” (2 Timothy 2:13, AMP).
May God bless you and all your parts as you journey together in life.
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Audrey Davidheiser, PhD is a California licensed psychologist, certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, and IFSI-approved clinical consultant. After founding and directing a counseling center for the Los Angeles Dream Center, she now devotes her practice to survivors of trauma—including spiritual abuse. If you need her advice, visit her on www.aimforbreakthrough.com