Trusting God

How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

{God} comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:4

In a recent Upper Room devotion, the author speaks of how God “perfectly takes care of each and every part of creation.” Which, of course, includes us.

Another Upper Room writer says we entrust ourselves to God’s safe presence throughout our lives.

In our current lesson for Wednesday morning bible study, we’re looking at the book of Esther. This particular lesson’s focus, in part, is on the fact that Esther trusted God even though death was a distinct possibility. Esther was willing to go to the King (in plea for her people), even if it meant her death. In Esther 4:16:…”if I perish, I perish…”

Our study’s author goes on to say that many times our trust in God is conditional: that is, we want Him to make things easier for us and make those troubles go away instead of trusting our lives to our “faithful Father”. She says, “Those times when our fears become reality we feel devastated. We think God is unfaithful.” Not wanting us to misunderstand her point about prayer (it’s not wrong to pray for what our hearts desire, or safety from harm), she clarifies that we should strive to “determine to trust Him no matter what, even if our worst nightmare befalls us.”

We don’t know what tomorrow may bring. We don’t know when tragedy or hard times may arise. But we can be certain that God will be with us, caring for us even through those valleys.

Prayer: Dear Lord, I am so thankful that your holy presence guides me and directs me daily. Some days are a struggle, and some days are a joy. Help me to remember that you are there through the hills and valleys of my life. Be with me always. Amen.

Donna Gustafson