Counsels on Mental Health

Counsel #5 — Cultivating Trust

Picture: Counsel #5 — Cultivating Trust CMH 7.1

Life for Gen Z and Millennials is a fast-paced whirlwind of constant change, uncertainty, and information saturation. With so much digital chaos and conflicting moral claims, it's easy to become overwhelmed and lose our cool. However, faith and trust in God can provide solace and strength to our generation, tapping into the Wellspring of peace and resilience. CMH 7.2

Faith isn't about blind obedience or escaping reality; it's about finding an anchor in Jesus while experiencing life's storms. It's about trusting a Divine Love that transcends our personal struggles and believing in the reality of heaven. This belief in a personal God can provide a sense of stability and hope, especially when confronted with seemingly insurmountable challenges.^[5] CMH 7.3

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5, 6 CMH 7.4

“The more you trust your Redeemer, the more you will love Him. He is your Friend in life or death…. He is worthy of your fullest faith…. Let us trust Him who sees the end from the beginning, and who will make all things work together for good to those that love the Lord.” Ellen White in Signs of the Times, February 28, 1906, par. 5 CMH 7.5

Reflect: What specific practices or beliefs can help you trust Jesus amidst the storms of life? CMH 7.6