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Trust in the Lord 

 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. – Psalm 62:8 (ESV)

Trust in the Lord is something that grows and is nurtured through an ongoing relationship with God. We must come to know who God is. A.W. Tozer infamously remarked, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” 

How you think about God and how you understand God determines how you live, what your expectations are, and ultimately whether or not you live with confidence and peace because of your trust in Him. 

We will all reach the place where what we think God should do or bring about is different than what He does. We will arrive at the place where there is a gap between what we think would be the best plan in the world vs. what God wills to do. 

What do we do in those moments? Do we fret? Do we fear? Do we writhe in anxiousness, worry, and despair? Or do we submit humbly to the perfect sovereignty and wisdom of God? Do we say like Jesus, “Nevertheless, your will Lord, not my will be done.”? Do we repeat with Eli, “It is the Lord. Let Him do what seems good to Him.”? 

Take a few moments to reflect on how you respond to difficult and unexpected circumstances in life. Does trust come easily? Or do you reach for control? 

What comes to your mind when you think of God?

What are some things that keep you from trusting God fully? 

What are some areas of your life that you are trying to control?