Trusting God!!!

I need to begin this devotion by stating that I am writing this for myself as much as anyone who may read these words.

Trusting God sounds easy, should be easy, and is easy; however, it resembles a muscle, and if you don’t use it, work it, build it, then it will never grow.

Having faith and trusting in God is a physical action as well as a spiritual one. When faced with situations, news, conditions, the threats of life, I can either give in to that fear, dread, nervousness , and all the negative emotions surrounding it or stop, breathe and turn it over to God.

Proverbs 3:5 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”

Romans 8:28 ESV “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

Joshua 1:9 ESV “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 112:7 ESV “He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.”

Isaiah 41:10 ESV “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”

Isaiah 26:3 ESV “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you!”

I could go on for days with scriptures on trusting the Lord our God!

I want to make a note here! I received a text this morning regarding a person in prison who needs to stay there, however a parole review has been requested. Instantly my stomach jumps, gets nervous and I feel a snake of fear coil…however I refuse to give Satan any delight in my knee jerk reaction.

No!!! I will not be afraid for myself or the family members this monster has hurt! I instantly started praying and looking up scriptures to give me peace and strength in the one who holds me and mine in his hands.

Romans 12:19 ESV “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

I know the Lord has seen all, is seeing all, knows the motives behind. I will walk in peace because I know that whatever the decision or outcome, God has my babies and me covered!

Who is the first person you run to when you are scared? Who is the first person you run to when you’re hurt or hurting? I pray you will start practicing your spiritual training today and building your faith muscle. When you partner with the God of our Universe there isn’t anything down here that compares.

He’s got you! He’s got me! He’s got this! Be blessed and thank you for joining me. 🥰