Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
~Psalm 37:3-6~
Early in the week I wrote this as part of my Word of the Year - Trust article on Homeschool Coffee Break:
What's a mom to do? The only thing that makes sense is to trust. Not myself, not my heart, not chance or fate. I have to trust the only One who does know what's coming next, who knows the answers to all the questions, and whose plans are for our good. Often I think I've got things figured out, or know what's best, but I don't have all the information. I might think my plan is a good one, and it might seem so from my perspective, but God sees from eternity's perspective. His plans are good for me and for others too. And God's Word even tells us that he can do so much more than we can ask or imagine! In other words, my plans are sometimes too small - God might have something so much greater in mind! Whatever it is, his ways are best.
And then some of the tests of whether I believe that and will live it started to come my way, or to intensify. Do I really trust God? Will I live like I trust him and will I obey him?
I also link up at Sunday Scripture Blessings, hosted by Peabea Scribble Pad. and at Selah, hosted by A Spirit of Simplicity.
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Gorgeous photo and an excellent post!
ReplyDeleteI remember the days of truly learning to lean on the Lord in regards to my teenage children. It is almost impossible to understand that anyone could love them more than I did. But God does.
ReplyDeleteThis verse has been before me for days, and I blogged about it on Thursday :) I so appreciated seeing it before me again this morning! Blessings!
ReplyDelete"Trust" is a good word to ponder for the year. When our trust is put to the test what do we do? How do we live our lives? God is of eternity and we are of time. Christ is the bridge between the two. We can only trust Him.
ReplyDeleteTrust was my word several years back. May God strengthen and encourage you as you grown in trusting Him!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for helping me to see this verse in a new light. It's such a familiar verse, but as I read your blog post, the Lord opened it up to me even more as I read your insights.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,