Post by MIRIAM JACOB on Nov 1, 2006 12:49:03 GMT -5
What Does Trusting God Mean?
by Daniel N. Brown
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had no problems and no
uncomfortable situations in life? That we be great! Someday, when we all get to heaven, that's the way it will be. Until then, the closest thing to heaven is keeping God first in our lives,
helping other people, and being in a complete state of trusting
God.
As the pressures of life close in, those pressures may force us
into situations that can be unpleasant (to say the least). We may
grow numb, and eventually, just kinda throw up our hands in
frustration and ask ourselves, "How did I get into this mess?"
Then we may feel we are never really able to benefit anyone else
because our own circumstances have become so rotten.
Sometimes we are doing all we know to do and truly believe with
all of our hearts that we are trusting God, and things still seem
to be dismal. But, sometimes God withdraws Himself for a season
in our lives to test us. I know that has happened to me,
personally, on several occasions.
At one particular time in my life I was in financial ruin and was
desperately needing God to do something. Everything else in my
life was fine but my financial situation. As I enjoyed fellowship
with Him everyday, most everything else was going along fine, but
my finances continued to become worse. Now, when I look back, I
can see all of the great things I have benefited from that
seemingly bad experience.
If you love God, then remember that He is in the midst of your
circumstances and He has everything under control. When things
don’t seem to be working out the way we think they should,
remember, God said in Isaiah 55:8-9, “My thoughts are not your
thoughts, neither are your ways My ways. For as the heavens are
higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and
My thoughts than yours.”
We are told in Proverbs 3:5 to, “Trust in the Lord with all your
heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” So, “Count it all
joy when you fall into various trials knowing that the testing of
your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect
work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing”
(James 1:2-4).
God has got a plan and trusting Him is knowing that no matter
what happens, He will bring good out of it. Romans 8:28 says,
"God works all things together for the good of those who love
Him."
You are meant to be free of stress, reasoning, worry and
everything else that can weigh you down. So, if you have been
concerned about things to the point where it has stolen your joy,
remember, Jesus said in Matthew 6:25, “Take no thought for your
life.”
Sometimes, we are to just take our hands off of things and let
God take care of them. Let Him do what only He can do and not
worry about the outcome. He has our best interest in mind and has
a wonderful plan for each or us (Jeremiah 29:11).
It's very reassuring to remember what God says about you, and
what He says about Himself, whenever you may be going through a
trying situation.
He says, "I am your Shepherd, I care for you, and My name is 'I
Am' " and “I will keep you in perfect peace because your mind is
stayed on Me, because you trust in Me” (Isaiah 26:3).
If you can truly believe with all of your heart and confess,
"God, I take no thought for my life, I am anxious for nothing,
and I am still, and know that You are God," then you will
experience that perfect peace He is talking about.
Daniel N. Brown is an entrepreneur and teacher of biblical
success principles. Get his FREE report, "Christian Prosperity
Secrets" when you sign up for his FREE weekly newsletter.
www.SecretPlaceOnline.com
See this week's edition of "The Secret Place."
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by Daniel N. Brown
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had no problems and no
uncomfortable situations in life? That we be great! Someday, when we all get to heaven, that's the way it will be. Until then, the closest thing to heaven is keeping God first in our lives,
helping other people, and being in a complete state of trusting
God.
As the pressures of life close in, those pressures may force us
into situations that can be unpleasant (to say the least). We may
grow numb, and eventually, just kinda throw up our hands in
frustration and ask ourselves, "How did I get into this mess?"
Then we may feel we are never really able to benefit anyone else
because our own circumstances have become so rotten.
Sometimes we are doing all we know to do and truly believe with
all of our hearts that we are trusting God, and things still seem
to be dismal. But, sometimes God withdraws Himself for a season
in our lives to test us. I know that has happened to me,
personally, on several occasions.
At one particular time in my life I was in financial ruin and was
desperately needing God to do something. Everything else in my
life was fine but my financial situation. As I enjoyed fellowship
with Him everyday, most everything else was going along fine, but
my finances continued to become worse. Now, when I look back, I
can see all of the great things I have benefited from that
seemingly bad experience.
If you love God, then remember that He is in the midst of your
circumstances and He has everything under control. When things
don’t seem to be working out the way we think they should,
remember, God said in Isaiah 55:8-9, “My thoughts are not your
thoughts, neither are your ways My ways. For as the heavens are
higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and
My thoughts than yours.”
We are told in Proverbs 3:5 to, “Trust in the Lord with all your
heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” So, “Count it all
joy when you fall into various trials knowing that the testing of
your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect
work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing”
(James 1:2-4).
God has got a plan and trusting Him is knowing that no matter
what happens, He will bring good out of it. Romans 8:28 says,
"God works all things together for the good of those who love
Him."
You are meant to be free of stress, reasoning, worry and
everything else that can weigh you down. So, if you have been
concerned about things to the point where it has stolen your joy,
remember, Jesus said in Matthew 6:25, “Take no thought for your
life.”
Sometimes, we are to just take our hands off of things and let
God take care of them. Let Him do what only He can do and not
worry about the outcome. He has our best interest in mind and has
a wonderful plan for each or us (Jeremiah 29:11).
It's very reassuring to remember what God says about you, and
what He says about Himself, whenever you may be going through a
trying situation.
He says, "I am your Shepherd, I care for you, and My name is 'I
Am' " and “I will keep you in perfect peace because your mind is
stayed on Me, because you trust in Me” (Isaiah 26:3).
If you can truly believe with all of your heart and confess,
"God, I take no thought for my life, I am anxious for nothing,
and I am still, and know that You are God," then you will
experience that perfect peace He is talking about.
Daniel N. Brown is an entrepreneur and teacher of biblical
success principles. Get his FREE report, "Christian Prosperity
Secrets" when you sign up for his FREE weekly newsletter.
www.SecretPlaceOnline.com
See this week's edition of "The Secret Place."
www.secretplaceonline.com/thisweeksnewsletter.html
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Articles posted here may be re-printed as long as articles are
published "as is" (unedited), with the author's bio paragraph
(resource box), and the URL set as a hyperlink included.
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