Trust/Believe

What does it really mean to say I trust or believe in God. Do our actions and words back it up?

Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary defines Trust as "to place confidence; depend; hope; believe." And defines believe as: "to accept as true, genuine, or real; to have a firm conviction."

Recently a good friend pointed out that I spoke a lot about a specific concern. I thought about what she said, knowing how much I believe I DO trust in God, His power and faithfulness ~ always ~ in all circumstances. And it saddened me that I had fallen into a non-trusting state and was fretting about about how we, in our own strength and wisdom, and in our timing could overcome this concern. How quickly my words or action refuted my firm conviction (trust/belief).

James 1:5-8 "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do." (NLT)

Trusting/believing without wavering. Do you ever say you trust or believe in God and His faithfulness? And then spend your energy worrying, strategizing and manipulating the situation so that things work out your way, in your time frame? As I recognized this week, that is not trusting or believing. So, like me I encourage you to refocus on what you trust/believe in God. Remember His promises in the Bible and regain peace and assurance that He has a plan. Seek His wisdom and direction!

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Proverbs 3:5-7 "Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths." (Amplified)

Matthew 14:27-31
"But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”
Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
“Yes, come,” Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” (NLT)

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