Trusting in God

We live in a world where trust must be earned and seems to be in short supply. No matter who people are (or think they are), they will one time or another fail us. Most of us have faced disappointments, which have taught us that we can only depend upon themselves. The slogan “If you want a job done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.”

Not so with our Lord.

1. Trust in God

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." ~ Proverbs 3:5

But why trust in God?  Because God keeps his word. "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?" ~ Numbers 23:19

Because God has all wisdom. “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” ~ Romans 11:33 

2. Include God in your life and have a relationship with Him

What does it mean to have a relationship with someone?  You take into account not only your own needs, but also the needs of the other. You get to know them, understand them, and include them in your plans.  Proverbs 3:6 says, "in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." 

Plan and pray – praying not as an afterthought, but as a precursor to your plans and your actions.

Read James 5:16: "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

3. Put God first in your life

It’s easiest to put ourselves first. When something good happens, we want to congratulate ourselves with a reward. When something bad happens, we want to console ourselves or find someone to blame.  But look at Proverbs 3:9-10: “Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” And see Matthew 6:25-33, too.