Do I really trust God? This question was raised when having a conversation with my boys about trusting God one morning while riding in the car on the way to their grandmother's house. We often pray and have devotion on the way. On this particular day the topic was trusting God in all things. My seven year old son said very matter of factly, without any concern or extra thought "I trust God." He said it with such conviction that I was in awe and immensely inspired. As children if we are raised by loving parents who treat us well and provide for us, we have an unfailing trust for them. We know that without a doubt we will be taken care of. Their word is truth and doesn't need or have to be challenged. That is the kind of trust we should have in God. But more often than not we worry and overanalyze every situation or problem that comes up rather than handing it over to God. I am very often guilty of praying about a situation and then worrying about the solution. God revealed to me that when I do that I am saying that He is not able, that my worrying is going to produce better results than simply trusting Him. But as I look at every situation that has come my way, whether I trusted God or not, He was always in total control. I have come to the realization that God will not allow more in my life than I can handle. If I just trust Him I will have peace within my storm and will be able to recognize and appreciate His presence during the process.
My prayer for today:
Lord help me to trust you in everything I do. Help me to look to you for understanding and wisdom in all that comes my way. Help me to remember your faithfulness and power when going through trying times. Increase my faith and help me to know that whatever the test it will work out for my good. Thank you for using my children to show me the areas that I need to ask and allow You to work in my life.
He promises to strengthen us in all our difficulties. ~Isaiah 41:10
He promises to never leave nor forsake us. ~Hebrews 13:5
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