Learning to Trust
By-Crickettt
Today, I learned a valuable lesson about putting my complete trust in God during difficult situations. I often miss the mark when it comes to following God and the path He has chosen for me. He teaches His perfect will sometimes in the most subtle ways and I do not see it the way I should or I miss it completely. I am reminded that our ways are not His ways and our thoughts are not His thoughts. I have allowed the devil to replace my joy and confidence too many times through fear and sadness. I often find myself wondering, "Will this ever end"?
How foolish I have become trying to do things my way without consulting God first. The very Creator who breathed His breath inside of me waits patiently for me to back-up and turn around. He always loves me and understands everything I am going through no matter how great or small it may be. Every "mountain" to me is like a "tiny hill" for God. He can and will move mountains on our behalf because of His great love for us. Why I don't see that sometimes is beyond me. Maybe it is the lesson I have to learn in order to appreciate God's goodness even more. Each circumstance may seem hopeless to me, but to God, it is "Nothing". There is victory at the end if I can just be patient and wait on God. I know this journey in life has its ups and downs however, God has promised me that He will be faithful and will never leave me or forsake me. He will always be my Faithful Friend. Why God loves me like He does I will never know. I do know that today, I choose to run and not grow weary, to walk and not faint until I rise up with wings like eagles and renew my strength in God. The only true peace I will ever receive in my life is given to me by my Father. In God I have found a perfect love that will never end no matter how many times I mess up or what kind of day I may have.
Sometimes, when everything seems to close in on me, I remember a special word that was given to me many years ago: "It's just a small step, but you can get over it". How very true those words are in my everyday life. What I see as a great trial, God sees as just another step toward Him and in building up my Faith. Today, I will walk with my Father who is my "Rock" and only stable companion. He alone knows me inside-out like no other. He takes me to green pastures and leads me beside quite waters to restore my soul when it all gets to be more than I can bear. His hand is always reaching out for mine and if I let go, he lovingly takes me once again and whispers so sweetly..."Come child, take my hand and let us walk this journey together. You are weak and weary right now, but I will be your strength. You are lost and confused, but I will lead the way. Come child, lean on me and rest."
Today, I pray that God's perfect will is completed in me and that my life is pleasing to Him. Today, I choose to lay it all at His feet and take each day one step at a time. If God is for me then, who can be against me? I will take what the devil means to harm me with, and I will draw my strength from God who is the author and finisher of my faith and my life. He alone will fight this battle that rages inside me and bring me into the peace and comfort that I ask for. God bids me to "Come, know Me as you have always been known by Me".
Today I will Trust in God...knowing that He will make all things new. He tells me in (Deut. 31:6)-Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you or forsake you. (NLT).
I know that in God all things are possible for him who believes (Mark 9:22-23). NLT
I love the verse that says, "Call unto me and I will show you great and mighty things which you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3). NLT
Today, I will lift up my head in Thanksgiving for all that God has done for me and all that is to come. Today, I choose to follow whatever He has prepared, and I will put all of my Trust in Him.
Isaiah 43:1-3--Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you, I have called you by name; you are mine. When you walk through the waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I Am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. NLT
Isaiah 43:19-...For I am about to do something new. See I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. NLT
Today friend, if you are broken, alone, and hurting, let the peace of God which surpasses all understanding fill your heart, soul, and mind. He is your Faithful Friend who desires to walk with you each day. Won’t you call out His name today and give Him all your burdens? He loves you and is waiting for you to come and He will give you rest.
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