The Word:
“Do not let your heart be
troubled. You trust God. Now trust in Me.” John 14:1
Prayer:
Jesus, You call me to
trust you. There are two issues that are
really big here: pride and control.
#1Pride.
I thought that having to ask for help and support would be a sign of
weakness, a blow to my ego. I want to be
like you, Jesus. But you never had to
ask for help, did you? Then I’m reminded
of Luke 23:26 where Simon followed you and carried your cross. To not ask for help is arrogance. To humble myself and ask is
truly trusting you.
#2 Control. I know I’m
supposed to leave the consequences up to you, God. I need to just trust and obey. But I feel I need to direct the outcome or
else someone else will. Perhaps it will
be the world or some ungodly person. But
the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Help me let go of control! I need to see and trust you as a sovereign
and good God who is in control.
Help me walk
by trust, not by sight or my pride and control.
Act of Devotion:
What is the biggest thing
in your life right now that you need to trust God with? What will it take for you to give it up to
Him?
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Written by Bob Lenz for Life Promotions