#trust in God

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“Can any one of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?”

Matthew 6:27

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[walkswithmyfather]

‭1 Kings 3:5-143 (GNT‬). “That night the Lord appeared to him in a dream and asked him, “What would you like me to give you?” Solomon answered, “You always showed great love for my father David, your servant, and he was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. And you have continued to show him your great and constant love by giving him a son who today rules in his place. O Lord God, you have let me succeed my father as king, even though I am very young and don't know how to rule. Here I am among the people you have chosen to be your own, a people who are so many that they cannot be counted. [9] So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this, and so he said to him, “Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies, I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again. I will also give you what you have not asked for: all your life you will have wealth and honor, more than that of any other king. And if you obey me and keep my laws and commands, as your father David did, I will give you a long life.”

“Put God’s Priorities First” by In Touch Ministries:

“If we trust God and seek to honor Him in our decisions, we’ll have the chance to see Him work mightily.”

“Imagine if God showed up and said, “What do you want? Ask, and I’ll give it to you.” How would you answer? Most of us would ask for loved ones’ safety, enough money to meet our needs, or a long, healthy life. Solomon may have been tempted to name something similar—but he made a different request. What he wanted was an understanding heart so he could serve God’s people well.

Solomon’s life was full of personal needs and desires not so different from our own. But when given the opportunity to ask God for anything, he prioritized the Lord’s concerns. God was so pleased with the request that He gave Solomon not only wisdom but riches and honor as well (1 Kings 3:13)! This encounter foreshadows Jesus’ words in the Gospel of Matthew: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you” (Matthew 6:33).

God won’t necessarily give wealth, influence, or long life because we put His priorities first, but He will always be faithful to provide all we need according to His purposes. Solomon’s heart was set on seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness, and the Lord honored that in a multitude of ways—both tangible and intangible. When we make God’s priorities ours, we too will have the chance to see Him work mightily in our life.”

[Photo thanks to Melissa Askew at Unsplash]

[alwaysrememberjesus]

Always remember that no matter how we feel, the One who rules the universe remains sovereign over all things, down to the smallest detail. He loves us unconditionally and always works for our best interest. Therefore, if He has allowed a situation, we can trust there is a divine plan and reason for whatever comes our way. It isn’t always easy, especially when we are facing loss or danger, but Scripture assures us that God is more than adequate to sustain us.

So when difficulty hits, don’t lose sight of who God is or who you are in Him. In those moments, make Isaiah’s words your own: “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and song”.

Spend some time today contemplating God’s loving omnipotence and bear this in mind: The One who keeps the entire universe functioning perfectly holds you securely in the palm of His hand.

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[sensitiverock]

In God I find my strength and my purpose 🙏🏽

[dearjewels22]

...but the places you will go once you learn!

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[theinwardlight]

And as you love the Light, and follow it, you will see how it will lead you out of your many forms and many ways, into one way. It will lead you out of your own wisdom and imaginations..., and it will strip you of your own righteousness... Here you will find the end of all bickering and arguing, divisions and disputes.

James Parnell, early Quaker preacher and martyr

[kalahs-beautiful-realm]

Daniel's Answer to the King.

Daniel in the Lion's Den. oil on canvas.

Art by, Briton Riviere, [British, 1840-1920]

[hiddenplacx]

Hello, everyone ✨

I never tire of saying that God is faithful to us, even when we're not faithful to Him. For a while I was unfaithful to the Lord (great way to start the year 💔) because I felt empty and tried to fill the hole with other things (anything to distract me from feeling empty). And I kept asking myself "what difference does it make to be with God or not?". For God, I honestly don't think it makes any difference, because He doesn't need me to continue being God. I need Him more for everything, and it's not always easy to be humble enough to recognize that, not because He can give me one thing or another, but because at more times than I can count, I have no one but Him. God is my friend too. And recognizing the need for His presence is like reconnecting with a friend with whom I fought saying I'd never need Him for anything, and suddenly He's the only one who can help me.

[walkswithmyfather]

Hebrews 11:1-7 (NASB). “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; AND HE WAS NOT FOUND BECAUSE GOD TOOK HIM UP; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God. And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.”

“Trust in God” By In Touch Ministries:

“Faith lets us lose our fear and trust God for the impossible.”

“Faith isn’t a passive belief. It’s an active confidence that stirs within our soul—an unwavering trust in God’s promises and a firm conviction about His trustworthiness. When we’re surrounded by uncertainty, our faith guides us and illuminates the path.

Verse 1 of today’s passage says, “Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.” Those words can be viewed as an encouraging invitation to dwell in trust, which steadies the heart and anchors the soul. They’re also a reminder that our hope rests in a loving and sovereign God.

In times of trials and challenges, faith becomes our refuge, whispering, “Don’t be afraid, for God is with you.” It motivates us to step out in obedience, even if doing so seems impossible. And it empowers us to face adversity with courage, knowing that God is working all things together for our good.

The Lord calls us to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7) and surrender our doubts and fears to Him. He wants us to believe His promises, even when circumstances seem bleak; trusting in Him lets us see beyond the visible to the eternal. Then we will find strength, peace, and the presence of our loving God guiding us every step of the way.”

[Photo by Jeremy Thomas at Unsplash]

[thecatholicbozo]

Infant-like Trust

Sometimes we feel that our soul is in great need or tribulation or is being overcome with anxiety, and that we are in a helpless sort of state.

If our Lord says that we must have faith like children, perhaps in those moments we should become like infants, who don’t have the power to satisfy their needs and so cry out with all their strength for the providence of their mother or father.

That radical abandonment to God’s will & providence seems such a scary thing to do in the self-reliant sort of climate we live in, but I think the Saints must have found the courage to do it at some point, because they seem to place all of their cares in the Lord’s hands with great confidence

I have to imagine that truly adopting that kind of infant-like trust in our Heavenly Father and Holy Mother Church to soothe all of our spiritual aches & wounds would be a powerful transformation in our lives indeed. And hopefully with his graces we can be transformed according to his will.

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