Trust in the LORD
“In everything give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
For all the heartaches and the tears,
For gloomy days and fruitless years
I do give thanks, for now I know
These were the things that helped me grow!
— Crandlemire
We’re so human, and that leaves us thinking and saying things that reflect our human nature instead of the nature of God. We get scared, we have our limits, we get weary, and we get frustrated. Sometimes things seem impossible, we feel down on ourselves, or we simply feel we can’t go on. It’s easy to get caught up in what we think and feel – and in what the world around us is saying.
If we only focus on what we think and feel, we end up in despair, but God gave us his Word so we can dig in and find out what He has to say. And when we listen to what God says – the God that is all-powerful, full of mercy, the I AM – it brings an entirely new perspective to our life. And what God says brings encouragement, comfort, and hope.
Let’s look closer at some of the common things we think and say as humans, and at what God has to say about it.
For all the heartaches and the tears,
For gloomy days and fruitless years
I do give thanks, for now I know
These were the things that helped me grow!
— Crandlemire
We’re so human, and that leaves us thinking and saying things that reflect our human nature instead of the nature of God. We get scared, we have our limits, we get weary, and we get frustrated. Sometimes things seem impossible, we feel down on ourselves, or we simply feel we can’t go on. It’s easy to get caught up in what we think and feel – and in what the world around us is saying.
If we only focus on what we think and feel, we end up in despair, but God gave us his Word so we can dig in and find out what He has to say. And when we listen to what God says – the God that is all-powerful, full of mercy, the I AM – it brings an entirely new perspective to our life. And what God says brings encouragement, comfort, and hope.
Let’s look closer at some of the common things we think and say as humans, and at what God has to say about it.
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YOU SAY
You say: “It’s impossible”
You say: “I’m too tired” You say: “Nobody really loves me” You say: “I can’t go on” You say: “I can’t figure things out” You say: “I can’t do it” You say: “I’m not able” You say: “It’s not worth it” You say: “I can’t forgive myself” You say: “I can’t manage” You say: “I’m afraid” You say: “I’m always worried and frustrated” You say: “I don’t have enough faith” You say: “I’m not smart enough” You say: “I feel all alone” |
GOD SAYS
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 3:34) God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9) God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6) God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13) God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8) God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:2) God says: I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19) God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7) God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7) God says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3) God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30) God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5) |