Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. [Psalm 27:14 (NLT)]
Give me patience, God, for you to work out everything in your own way and in your own time.
Category Archives: Trusting God
Expectations
I’m afraid that I may come and find you different from what I want you to be, and that you may find me different from what you want me to be. [2 Corinthians 12:20a (GW)]
Sometimes people or events don’t live up to our expectations; it’s good to remember that we might not live up to the expectations of others, either.
Lord, give us confidence that, even when things don’t turn out the way we expect them to, they will turn out the way they are meant to.
He controls our destiny
So he will do to me whatever he has planned. He controls my destiny. [Job 23:14 (NLT)]
When life goes wrong, when disaster strikes, when there is illness, sorrow, or even death, we want to know why. That question is rarely, if ever, answered to our satisfaction, and yet God asks us to trust him and his infinite love and wisdom. Faith is accepting that much of life is inexplicable. Faith is being willing to leave our questions unanswered and to accept an unknown future. Faith is being willing to see God’s presence not just in happy times but also in sad. Faith is saying (and accepting), “He will do to me whatever he has planned. He controls my destiny.”
Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation. [D. Elton Trueblood]
In God We Trust
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. [1 Timothy 6:17-18 (NLT)]
As if Biblical exhortations were not enough, the recent economic downturn, complete with bank failures and an unstable stock market, should have convinced us that placing our confidence in anything as uncertain as riches is not wise. If we take a good look at our currency, we’ll see the words, “In God We Trust.” That really says it all; trust God, not money!
I will say to the Lord, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” [Psalm 91:2 (GW)]
A Change of Heart
A miserable heart means a miserable life; a cheerful heart fills the day with song. [Proverbs 15:15 (MSG)]
Father in Heaven, help me turn my concerns over to you, trusting in your unlimited power and love. Take my fear and bitterness, my sorrow and anxiety and replace them with faith and hope. Fill me with your Holy Spirit so that my heart is filled with a song.
Try to Remember
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. [Psalm 112:7 (NLT)]
When we’re worried about the future, it helps to pause and remember all the good things God has done for us in the past. Thank you, God, for all you gave us yesterday; may we have faith enough to entrust you with tomorrow.
Devotions of the Heart 