Tag: Trust in the Lord

Why Do We Wait?

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I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes. I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments. The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won’t forget your law. – Psalm 119:59-61 (World English Bible)

We might want to rekindle our relationship with Jesus, to be close again. But lies from the enemy and the world try to insert themselves between us and the Lord. The enemy tries to keep us busy and wear us out (Daniel 7:25). The world tells us that we can follow our own heart, that we should be able to do whatever we want. The world defines this as freedom. Thoughts like this cause us to wait, to delay. The world of entertainment actively tries to distract us from drawing closer to God.

True freedom only comes from our Savior, the Creator of the universe. God knows everything about us, and He loves us. Jesus loves us so much that He wants a true, living relationship. He can handle our stress, worries, and weaknesses. God cautions us to not rely on our own strength and wisdom. He is our Counselor, our Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). His love can conquer all . . . if we go to Him.

Don’t delay. Trust in the Lord, and renew your strength in Him today. Push aside distractions, and focus on the One who truly loves and cares for you.

Prayer for today: God of Heaven, thank you for always being with me, even when I’m distracted. Please forgive me for straying, and wasting time. I’m sorry for delaying my return to you. I choose to trust you again. I trust you with me, and my life. Thank you, my savior. In Jesus’ name, we ask you. Amen.

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How to Dig Deep

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He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. – Luke 6:48

Notice a previous post (Dig Deep). We need to set the foundation of our life on the Rock of the Word of God, so that we can stand when the floods of life try to shake us. But how do we actually dig deep? Keep this process as simple and honest as possible.

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. – Psalm 139:23-24

  1. Ask the Lord to show you where your life lines up with the Word of God, and where it doesn’t. God knows us better than we know ourselves. So ask Him. It takes some humility and a willingness to be honest, but He loves us enough to show us. Why? God wants to lead us in the way everlasting!
  2. Ask God what changes you need to make, in order to be in line with His Word. To be more specific, ask the Lord to show you what changes to make in your attitude, thoughts, finances, relationships (family/friends/significant other), and how you spend your time.
  3. Ask God for strength, wisdom, and an heart that obeys Him. Let God lead you.
  4. Trust God, and do what He has shown you to do. Take action.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. – Proverbs 28:26

Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, I can trust you. I ask that you fulfill your Word to me today, which is found in Psalm 143:8: Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. I ask you to show me where I am walking in your Word, and where I am not. I also ask you to help me to live your Word in every area of life. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.

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