Latest Devotion
God’s Anchoring Names
By: Jenny Hinners
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 (NASB)
How do we move forward when we're grappling with fear, anxiety, the unknown, or experiencing trials and tribulations? God's Word commands us not to fear, but it also says we must trust God – He is always with us, and He is our Provider for everything we need.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
We know we are to trust God, but how do we increase our trust in Him? How do we not fall short?
1. Trust is a choice – not a feeling.
If we are commanded to trust God, that means God has enabled us to do so as an act of our will. Like forgiveness, trust is also a choice – not a feeling. David says:
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. – Psalm 56:3
Note that he *doesn’t* say, “When I’m no longer afraid, I am trusting in You.” But rather, while he is afraid, he is making the choice to trust God – just as you can choose to place your money in an investment, even if with fear and trembling as you invest.
2. Knowing God’s names helps us place our trust in Him.
…those who know Your name will put their trust in You…. – Psalm 9:10
We can learn, meditate on, and anchor ourselves in the names of God given to us in Scripture because God’s names reveal His character.
Biblical names are sometimes referred to as a person's “label”, but they also describe that person’s reputation (Ecclesiastes 7:1). When we know a person’s character, it’s easier to trust them.
"If you look to the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God, you’ll be at rest." – Corrie Ten Boom
Study the biblical names of God. You can do your own research, or search online for information (and books) on this topic. God's names will anchor you in "rough seas" and the more you know Him, the more you'll trust Him!
I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. Psalm 123:1