I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts. We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield. We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord. I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it. Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
Did you know that according to the Gallup poll, most women are worried about time, family, health and money? Mercy in the economy that we are living in how can we not? RIGHT?
I taught a Bible study on 2007 called "Living Above Worry and Stress" (a women of faith series) I must have NEEDED it again as I taught it again in 2011!
I've always heard that 90% of what we worry about never comes to pass. That may be very true but I think the root of our problem is TRUSTING GOD!
I have found myself saying yes Lord, I trust you in all things! BUT DO I REALLY? As women we are just known for "fixing" things aren't we?
Whether it be a child's knee, a relationship, or the outcome of a medical test...we want to fix it!
But here is the real deal of things...until we decide that WE are going to ALLOW GOD to be in control and do as HE WILLS we will never have a PEACE.
I taught a Bible study on 2007 called "Living Above Worry and Stress" (a women of faith series) I must have NEEDED it again as I taught it again in 2011!
Whether it be a child's knee, a relationship, or the outcome of a medical test...we want to fix it!
But here is the real deal of things...until we decide that WE are going to ALLOW GOD to be in control and do as HE WILLS we will never have a PEACE.
John 14:27 says "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
The times in my life that I have tried to fix things without God it only led to worry, frustration and a weak minded spirit.
When I have tried to fix things by using all the EARTHLY resources I had and it still didn't work that is when I laid it before the King of Kings...at THE CROSS!
When I finally done that do you know what happened? GOD TOOK OVER! It was almost as if He said, "Okay, now that you have TRIED to FIX things with YOUR resources to no avail, give it to me!
It has been those times that when I TRULY gave it to HIM that no matter what the outcome was I had a peace. A peace that passed all understanding knowing that GOD was in control and not me.
Phillippians 4:7 says: "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus".
Definition of TRUST: : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something : one in which confidence is placed:dependence on something future or hope.
Do we think JESUS can be trusted?.
One of my favorite scriptures is:
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
It has been those times that when I TRULY gave it to HIM that no matter what the outcome was I had a peace. A peace that passed all understanding knowing that GOD was in control and not me.
Phillippians 4:7 says: "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus".
Definition of TRUST: : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something : one in which confidence is placed:dependence on something future or hope.
Do we think JESUS can be trusted?.
One of my favorite scriptures is:
Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)
Oh I pray that I will trust Him more!
See you Friday for Friday Favorites!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Just saw your post pop up in Facebook. This is very timely indeed....cause I'm truly a "fixer upper"....in more ways than one. I try to be one...but truly need to let God work on me!!! Thanks so much for this post...I needed it!
ReplyDeleteNeeded this today. Need to Trust my Lord completely. I find myself saying I do and even giving Him the issues at hand only to take them back! Thanks for this post. I needed this TODAY! Connie Royals
ReplyDeleteSo true! I struggle with letting go and leaving it in our Lord's hands on a daily basis.I have no idea why. I have been working on this everyday. Good post Cindy!
ReplyDeleteWOW! We do allow the words to fall from our lips "I trust God" so easily don't we. I tend to find myself trusting when things are going my way....But when I they aren't and I can't control the situation that is when I realize I am not trusting the Lord. Oh Lord forgive me. Thanks for this post. Looking forward to Friday Favorites.
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You are ight, Cindy. We do have to leave it in God's hands. He has all the answers....Christine
ReplyDeleteWonderful words, Cindy! Worry drains the life and joy right out of us. Plastering our face on Jesus brings His peace that passes all understanding. Blessings!
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