I was having a conversation a while back with someone about trusting God with things. And we came to the conclusion that everyone is different. Some people trust God with the little stuff, like getting home safely or getting good grades. But some of those people just can't seem to trust Him in the big stuff. Then there are those who are completely confident in God's ability to handle the big situations (such as major life changes) but fail to trust him with the little things. And then of course there are those who do both or neither.
I tend to be a "trust God with the big stuff but try to handle the little stuff on my own kind of person." Which usually results in me getting overloaded and having a breakdown because I was trying to bear everything myself. It happens. A lot. A lot more than I'd like to admit.
But God desires that we trust Him with the little and the big things. Here's a little reminder of that:
I tend to be a "trust God with the big stuff but try to handle the little stuff on my own kind of person." Which usually results in me getting overloaded and having a breakdown because I was trying to bear everything myself. It happens. A lot. A lot more than I'd like to admit.
But God desires that we trust Him with the little and the big things. Here's a little reminder of that:
'Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.' - Matthew 6:31-34 (ESV)
God knows what we need. He's already providing it. We just need to trust Him in that. He wants us to have trust and dependence on Him like that of a child.
'..."Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven."' - Matthew 18:3 (ESV)
I have to remind myself of this all the time. And so do the people who love me. But I still forget. It is a constant struggle and fight to lay my pride down and allow myself to recognize my need for God and His control over, and provision for, my life. No, not my life. His life. My life is His.
Lord, may i be constantly reminded of Your provision and comfort. Let this moment be the start of a continual, stubborn effort to place You first in my life and look to You first in every moment. Remind me when i so often forget that You are LORD and You determine my steps; not my stupid, little, human mind that doesn't know what to do. Help me to be patient and forgive myself when i fail, just as You continually forgive me and clothe me in Your righteousness. Amen
