TL;DR: How to Trust God With Your Life
- You can trust God with your mistakes—He redeems them
- Invite Him into your everyday decisions
- Remember your identity in Christ
- Trust the new heart He’s given you
- Focus on walking with Jesus, not getting everything right
I used to write “choose your own adventure” stories as a kid. I loved the idea of being able to choose your own ending. Quite often, the reader would find themselves on a mystery treasure hunt, trudging through the Amazon rainforest. Make the right choice and you were rewarded with riches beyond your wildest dreams.
But inevitably, if the reader made the wrong choice, the story would end with being crunched to pieces in a swamp full of hungry crocodiles.
I had forgotten about these stories until recently—and it got me thinking about my own life.
How often have I gone through life choosing my own adventure?
I would ask God for His input, hoping I was following His will. But in so many of my stories, I forged my own path. I made choices based on what I thought would make me happy—or out of my desire to prove my worth.
And while I’ve never literally run from crocodiles, I have made mistakes. And I didn’t find the treasure I expected at the end of those paths. Many of my “adventures” left me feeling empty and unfulfilled.
For me, the adventure with the most twists and turns has been my work life. There have been paths I’ve walked down with God, only to make what felt like a complete 180 and end up almost back where I started.
At one point, I was so sure God was leading me to become an accountant. I spent five years in school, working hard and fully committed to that direction—only to realize that I didn’t have the passion for numbers I thought I did.
I wrestled with that for a while. Had I misunderstood God? Had I made a mistake?
But I don’t believe I did.
God is bigger than my missteps. If He hadn’t wanted me on that path, He could have redirected me at any point. But He didn’t. And so I trust that even those years were not wasted—that He had a purpose in leading me there, even if it wasn’t the final destination.
If we’re honest, we’ve all been there.
So maybe you’re asking:
- Is there hope for me after all my wrong choices?
- How do I actually let God lead my life?
You Can Trust God With Your Mistakes
Let’s start here: we have all made mistakes.
But here’s the truth we forget—God is not surprised by them. Not even a little.
He knew every failure before it happened. He knows the ones you haven’t made yet. And somehow, in His grace, He is still able to redeem them.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord… “to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NASB)
“God causes all things to work together for good…” (Romans 8:28 NASB)
God doesn’t waste your story—even the parts you wish you could rewrite. So those adventures you thought were mistakes, were actually just side-quests you and Jesus too together 🙂
How to Let God Lead Your Life
Letting God lead your life isn’t about getting every decision perfectly right. It’s about walking with Him in trust.
Here are 5 simple, practical ways you can start today:
1. Invite God Into Your Decisions (Big and Small)
Instead of only turning to God for major life choices, begin including Him in everyday moments.
Try this:
- Pause before making decisions and pray a simple, honest prayer
- “God, I trust You with this. Lead me.”
- Let go of pressure to hear a “perfect answer”
👉 This builds relationship, not performance.
2. Remember Who You Are in Christ
You’re not making decisions to earn God’s approval—you already have it.
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you…” (Ezekiel 36:26 NASB)
You have a new heart, united with Christ.
Try this:
- When you feel pressure, remind yourself:
“I am already loved, accepted, and secure.” - Make decisions from identity—not for identity
3. Trust the New Heart God Has Given You
Many of us hesitate because we don’t trust ourselves.
But God didn’t leave you unchanged—He gave you a new heart.
Try this:
- Pay attention to what aligns with love, peace, and truth
- Stop overanalyzing every option out of fear
- Move forward in freedom, not fear
👉 God is not trying to trick you. He’s with you.
4. Stop Letting Fear of Mistakes Paralyze You
You will make mistakes. That’s part of being human.
But mistakes are not the end of your story.
Try this:
- When you mess up, don’t withdraw—turn toward God
- Ask: “How can God redeem this?” instead of “Why did I ruin everything?”
- Keep moving forward
👉 Grace means you’re allowed to grow.
5. Focus on Walking With Jesus—Not Controlling Outcomes
We often want to get to the “right ending.”
But Jesus is more interested in being with you than in you getting everything right.
Try this:
- Shift your mindset from: “Did I choose correctly?”
to: “Am I walking with Jesus?” - Let go of the need to control results
👉 The real treasure isn’t the outcome—it’s Him.
Take time to reflect:
- Where have I been trying to control the outcome?
- What would it look like to trust God in this area?
The Truth About Your “Adventure” With God
What I’ve discovered through all my wrong turns and dead ends is this:
Jesus is far more interested in going on the adventure with me than He is concerned about how perfectly I navigate it.
You don’t have to achieve to earn His love.
You are already loved. Already accepted.
And this life with Jesus—this is the treasure you’ve been searching for all along.
If you’ve ever questioned a path you’ve taken, I want to encourage you—bring it to God today. Ask Him to show you where He’s been at work, even in the detours. And then take one small step forward, trusting that He’s still leading your story.
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