Trust in God
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Tomorrow (May 29th) is a special day in a couple ways. Firstly, it's a tender day for me as it marks 3 years since Floyd went to be with Jesus. The time has flown by - it doesn't seem that long. In some ways, it just feels like a few weeks ago. And, on the other hand, it feels like it was ages ago. Time is a strange thing.
The second thing is that it's our national elections here in South Africa. I'm a permanent resident, but not a natural born South African - so I'm not allowed to vote. But I sure am praying!! There are a lot of things at stake in the elections. Some are saying it's the most important election since 1994 when apartheid came to an end. Please pray that God's sovereign hand will be on these elections.
There are a number of countries facing big elections this year - the US and UK among them. It feels like so much is happening. I've been thinking that in times of change, in times of unsettledness, and in any time of trial - trust in God's rule overall is such an important foundation. Trust has been a key element for everything in my life in the past decade! If I don't have my trust firmly and securely in the Lord then other things can feel so vulnerable.
Asking questions of why/why not - or what if - can undermine that trust. Honestly, I have lots of questions about things in my life, in our family, and in our ministry. But dwelling on those questions won't do any good. I don't think I'll have answers until I stand before the Lord in heaven - and my questions probably won't even matter then. But I'll have eternity - so maybe I'll get a chance to chat with God about it all! But, for now, I just need to keep my trust in the Lord firm and secure. He is absolutely trustworthy.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5
"Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:10
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Isaiah 26:3
"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe." Proverbs 29:25
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." Psalm 20:7
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him." Psalm 28:7
When my trust is firm and secure in the Lord - everything else falls into place.....even if I have questions about it all. Trust keeps my heart at peace, and allows me to receive all I need from the Lord to make it through whatever I'm facing.
I completely trust my wonderful, faithful Father!