Message Minute (Trust Is Formed in the Ordinary)

"Be still, and know that I am God." - Psalm 46:10

You can't learn to trust in a crisis if you haven't practiced trust in the ordinary. Trust works like muscle memory; musicians don't learn difficult pieces right before the concert. They practice repeatedly until their fingers know what to do without thinking.

When Jesus hung on the cross, His final breath was a prayer: "Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit." This wasn't His first prayer of surrender. It was the culmination of a lifetime practicing trust, every time He withdrew to pray alone, every time He chose obedience over comfort.

That same pattern is available today. When you practice trust in ordinary moments, whether it is the morning commute, the difficult conversation, or the financial pressure, you're building spiritual muscle memory. You're training your soul to release control so that when crisis comes, trust becomes your automatic response instead of your last resort.

Start small. Practice a simple breath prayer: Breathe in, "Lord, I am listening." Breathe out, "I trust You." Do this while waiting for coffee to brew, before getting out of the car, before closing your eyes at night.

Reflection: Where in your daily routine can you anchor a practice of trust this week? Use this as your guide.

Find a quiet place and set a timer.
Get comfortable and relax.
Begin the prayer rhythm:
Breathe in: “Lord, I am listening.” 
Breathe out: “I trust You.”
End with gratitude.

Prayer: God, teach me to practice trust in the small moments so it's available in desperate ones. Form in me a habit of surrender. Amen.