When we trust in the Lord and hope in Him alone, we turn over every anxious thought to Him, and He abundantly blesses us (Jeremiah 17:7; Job 13:15; Psalm 2:12). We embrace His love for us, and we prove our love for Him by keeping His commandments (John 14:15; Psalm 4:5).
His commandments are not a burden for us, because they keep us on His safe and narrow road to eternal life (Matthew 7:13-14). He helps us to overcome our sin and the temptations of this world. Our faith in Christ, who abides within us, helps us to choose righteously rather than carnally (1 John 5:3-4).
Only those who believe that Jesus is the only begotten Son of God have the Spirit of God residing within them and are given eternal life through Jesus’ shed blood and powerful name (1 John 5:5,10-11; Psalm 9:10). God never forsakes those who seek Him. We live a life of praise, and we are fulfilled by His joy, because God is our all in all (Psalm 5:11; Ephesians 4:1).
When we trust in the Lord, we live a virtuous life and delight our self in Him. He provides for us and puts His desires in our heart (Psalm 37:4). We commit to Him every moment of our day, and He brings us fulfillment in each one of them (Psalm 37:3-5). We make the Lord our trust, and do not follow the lies of the devil, the world, or our own human understanding (Psalm 40:4).
The secret to this serene life is to trust God with our whole heart and to exalt Him as the only wise God. Then, we tell others in our sphere of influence about His great and mighty love and power (Psalm 46:10). There may be days where our circumstances make us weary, but at these times we put our trust in the Lord and our fear and anxiety dissolve (Psalm 56:33-4, 11; Matthew 6:34; John 14:27).
Prayer:
Father God, when we trust You at all times, we can pour out our heart to You, and You are our strong tower, refuge, strength, and deliverer (Psalm 62:8, 144:2). You give us Your peace to guide us because it erases all our confusion (Psalm 71:1, 119:165). Our life is much more even-keeled, and we drift over calm waters when we trust in You, rather than putting our confidence in people, places, or things (Psalm 118:8; Proverbs 3:5-6).
Your Word instructs us to fear You (Psalm 115:11), but not out of trepidation. Instead, the original language for the word “fear” is to realize our insignificance in comparison to Your greatness, as well as Your wonderful works in creation and for all mankind. You are our only source of eternal salvation, and You are our strength and song (Isaiah 12:2). Thank You that Your peace rises above our human understanding and protects our thoughts and emotions (Philippians 4:7).
Thoughts for the Day:
God keeps us in perfect peace, when we keep our focus on and trust in Him the whole day long. He works out even the most horrific trial for our ultimate good, using it to strengthen our faith in His faithfulness and to chisel away our rough edges.
- Romans 8:28; Isaiah 26:3-4
