From the book I'm currently reading, there are a number ways we can make God smile. But the one that struck me most is this -- "we make God smile when we put our trust in Him completely". What does it really mean to trust God? It's so easy to give God praise when everything is up and well. But what if , as they say, all hell broke loose, would you still be able to praise God? Trusting Him means having faith in Him. Having faith in Him means living in peace and joy knowing that "... in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
When we are faced with problems in relationships, health, finances or something that seems impossible to solve in the natural, what do we do? God wants us to TRUST Him, to put our FAITH in Him. He desires to help us. God's help is not something we take notice of after we have exhausted all our efforts in trying to solve a problem. God's help is something we look on to first before anything else.
When we are faced with problems in relationships, health, finances or something that seems impossible to solve in the natural, what do we do? God wants us to TRUST Him, to put our FAITH in Him. He desires to help us. God's help is not something we take notice of after we have exhausted all our efforts in trying to solve a problem. God's help is something we look on to first before anything else.
"Father, it is my desire to make you smile down at me. Help me to do the right thing. I trust You and I have faith in You. May your name be glorified. In Jesus' name, Amen."
If you have a secret sorrow
A burden or a loss
An aching need for healing...
Hang it on the cross.
A burden or a loss
An aching need for healing...
Hang it on the cross.
If worry steals your sleep,
And makes you turn and toss
If your heart is feeling heavy...
Hang it on the cross.
And makes you turn and toss
If your heart is feeling heavy...
Hang it on the cross.
Every obstacle to faith,
Or doubt you come across,
Every prayer unanswered...
Hang it on the cross.
Or doubt you come across,
Every prayer unanswered...
Hang it on the cross.
For Christ has borne our brokeness
And dearly paid the cost
To turn our trials to triumph...
Hanging on the cross.
And dearly paid the cost
To turn our trials to triumph...
Hanging on the cross.
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3 comments:
A very encouraging post, Pia. Thanks;-)
God's Grace.
Good post.
The test in not what we think we'd do when troubles come, it is what we actually do when troubles come.
You shared,
"we make God smile when we put our trust in Him completely."
This brings to mind,
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
(paraphrased)
"What if all hell broke loose, would you still be able to praise God?
A good question. I can't honestly say ' yes'. I suppose I'd wig out at first, cry buckets, and then gather it together enough to focus on the Lord. So maybe the answer would be eventually.
A super poem that speaks encouragement to me.
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