" WHOM DO YOU TRUST "

The question of the day is who do you trust. Trust(N) a basis of reliance, faith, or hope. Trust(V) To place confidence: Depend; to rely on or on the truth of.

" IN GOD I HAVE PUT MY TRUST, I SHALL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT CAN MAN DO TO ME " (Psalms 56:11)?

Worry affects our trust in God, so planning for tomorrow is time well spent; You know worrying about tomorrow is time wasted. Sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference. Careful planning is thinking ahead about goals, steps, and schedules, and trusting in God's guidance. When done well, planning can help alleviate worry. Worriers, by contrast, are consumed by fear and find it difficult to trust God. They allow their plans to interfere with their relationship with God. Don't let worries about tomorrow affect your relationship with God today.

We can be confident that God listens to our prayers and answers when we call him. When you feel as though your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, remember that as a believer you have been set apart by God and that he loves you. Listen, the secret of a close relationship with God is to pray to him earnestly in the morning. I believe that in the morning our minds are more free from problems and then we can commit the whole day to God. Regular communication helps any friendship and is certainly necessary for a strong relation with God. We need to communicate with Him daily. Do you have a regular time to pray and read God's Word?

Trust God for the way out of your problems. Focusing on our human predicament that may paralyze us because the situation may appear humanly impossible. But concentrating on God and his power will help us see the way out. Right now you may feel unable to see through your troubles. Focus instead on God, and trust Him for the way out. That is all He needs to begin His work in you. When the pressures of life come your way, resist the temptation to make a quick escape. Instead, focus on God's power and wisdom to help you deal with the cause of your stress. When faced with a difficult decision, don't allow impatience to drive you to disobey God. When you know what God wants, follow his plan regardless of the consequences. God often uses delays to test our obedience and patience.

LAST POINT: Whom do you trust, how many times in the past were you snatched from the jaws of life's calamities? Don't allow fear to keep you from trusting the Lord in any situation that life brings your way. Why do we trust the Lord to handle the smaller issues but doubt his ability to take care of the big problems, tough decisions, and frightening situations. Don't stop trusting God just as you are ready to reach your goal. He brought you this far and won't let you down now. So continue to trust God by remembering all that he has done for you.

Until Next Time...

Jim,