June 25, 2026

Trust

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"According to Merriam-Webster, trust means a belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, or having confidence in them.

Simple definition. Not a simple word.

Because honestly? Trust makes me hesitate a little.

It doesn’t come naturally to me. I like knowing. I like plans. I like a bit of a map before I take the next step. And if I’m honest, not knowing can make me feel anxious, frustrated, even a little unsteady.

And I know what that is. It’s a control thing. But knowing that doesn’t magically fix it.
Over time, life has chipped away at that. People. Situations. Moments where things didn’t work out the way I thought they would. And slowly, I started leaning harder on myself.

If I can figure it out, I’ll be okay.

And most days, I do trust me. I haven’t let myself down.

But that comes with its own weight too. Because when everything rests on you, everything feels like it rests on you.

Even trusting God can feel like a stretch some days. That’s hard to admit out loud. Even writing it makes me feel vulnerable.

Because the phrases we grow up hearing—“give it to God,” “let go and let God”—they sound simple. But lived-out trust? It’s not simple at all.
So when I heard the idea of a “word for the year” back in December, I didn’t even hesitate.

"Trust". Boy, did that one come quickly to mind!

And I remember actually feeling hopeful about it. Like maybe this would be the year it finally starts to take root.

Kathy, our Content Production Coordinator, created a wonderful PDF called A Word for the Year, and she laid it out simply on how to choose your word. In it, she said that choosing a word wasn’t about making another resolution or adding pressure, but more like a direction. A word you live with, not a box you tick off.
It sounded good in December.

It feels different in June.

Because we’re roughly at the halfway mark of the year now (give or take my own calculations), and I’ve been taking stock.

And if I’m honest… I’m still learning, and still struggling.

Not every day. But often enough that I notice it.

There are moments where I’ll literally say, “just trust God with it” while still gripping it way tighter than I should. And then there are weeks where it feels like I’m learning the same lesson again and again.

And some days? Trust doesn’t feel peaceful. It just feels hard.

But something else has been showing up too.

Scripture. It keeps finding me this year.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding…” (Proverbs 3:5–6)

And this one from Psalm 56:3 has stayed with me:

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”

Not if I am afraid. When.

That one changes things a bit.

It turns trust into something I return to, not something I have to perfect.

Even music has been doing that for me. “Lord, I Need You” by Matt Maher—some days it’s not just a song, it’s a prayer I catch myself singing without thinking. Especially on the days my mind won’t settle.

Maybe that’s what trust actually looks like.

Not having it all figured out. Not feeling confident all the time. But choosing it again, especially when it’s uncomfortable.

So if you picked a word this year, or even if you didn’t, you don’t need to feel behind.

We’re still only partway through the year, and there’s still space for a word to quietly shape the way you see things, even now.

And if you haven’t chosen one yet, there’s still time. There’s actually a really simple resource I used from UCB Radio called A Word for the Year that helps you reflect and choose a word that fits where you are right now. I’ll link it here if you’d like to take a look.

A Word For The Year Free PDF Download - UCB Radio

Not as another goal to achieve, but more like a gentle focus for the road ahead.

As for me, I thought I chose TRUST.

But I’m starting to realize it’s been choosing me back, over and over again, right in the middle of everyday life.

~ Sarah