Daily Devotion for August 23, 2006

Trust

 

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

 

Trusting God seems easy when we are on the mountaintop and life is good. Trusting when we are in the valley with no hope in sight, that takes faith. We learn endurance while waiting on God during the dark times. We also learn obedience during the hard times. We need to be God-centered instead of self-centered during tests and trials. Maybe that’s why the scriptures say we must die to self if we are to have true life (Matthew 16:24,25). Waiting on God expectantly during difficult times is really putting trust in Him. Our attitude toward trials is extremely important. Impatience reveals our lack of trust. The fruit of the Spirit is ---- patience (Galatians 5:22). “The disposition that prepares the soul for living in trust is humility” (Andrew Murray). Humility is simply yielding our will to God and trusting Him. God works through us if we submit and trust Him.

 

Prayer
Lord, we look to you for higher thoughts and for a better attitude toward this life you have given us. Help me to trust you in all the areas of my life! Amen.

 

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