"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.'" ~Jeremiah 29:11-13

Monday, June 6, 2011

Trusting God

I really think that Blogger should come up with a way for people to add music to their page.  That way a certain song starts playing whenever someone reads your blog.  As far as I know, there isn't that option.  So, if you're willing, grab your bible and a cup of coffee and play this song while you read :)
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzwd6JTaXPQ

Something that has been on my mind for the past month is putting my trust in God.  It is something I've always thought of and feel like I do, but through different circumstances in my life, I have been asking myself, "Do I really trust God?" A wise friend shared with me, "You can only trust God to the point at which you know God."  I started thinking about that....what do I know about God?
So, I started making a list of things I knew about God and where in scripture He tells me that.  But as I was writing these things down I realized that I could come up with a really long list of things.  So I started pondering over these verses and I challenged myself to not move on from them until I believed them to be true with my whole heart.  It has required me to take my time and read them over and over.  I started with a short list and it has grown a little since I first started it a week ago.  It has caused me to meditate and think about it before moving on.  I love how these verses, that I've heard my whole life, have really become alive to me!  I no longer view the words "Trusting God" as an expression, but as an action.  It is something that I am learning and putting into practice. 

Here is my list so far.  I hope these verses come alive for you as much as they have for me!

What do I know about God?

-He does not lie, He does not change His mind, He always keeps His promises.  ~Numbers 23:19
-He is faithful and just.  ~1 John 1:9
-He is sovereign.  ~Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 55:8-9
-He is a caring God. ~Nahum 1:7, 1 Peter 5:7
-He is a God of peace.  ~Isaiah 26:3
-He is a God of hope.  ~Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 39:7, Psalm 62:5

"...for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." ~Philippians 4:11

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."  ~Jeremiah 29:13

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