Truly Trusting Him

Trust, something that I think the majority of people struggle with. Not only on a human level but on a spiritual level too. We waiver to and fro convincing ourselves that we've "let go and let God". But too often, we look down and we've still got the situation/circumstance firm within our grasp. Why? Why is it so hard to trust? Why is it so hard to leave it all in the hands of the One who created heaven and earth? The One who named each and every star in the sky, and thought it important know the exact number of hairs on our head. A God who says over and over again in His Word that even if it had just been me, He still would have died. Why, do we struggle to trust Someone who is in total and complete control?

There are times when I find myself completely caught up in a situation or circumstance and I begin to lose sight of things. Usually my husband reminds me that everything in this life that we get so worked up about, in the end, really means nothing. This isn't the life that we're living for, its the one that has yet to come that is truly meaningful. But again, that trust comes in, trusting that everything that God has said in His Word rings true. That there is a life which is to come that is eternal. A life that is without the hardships and stresses that we so often experience. A life completely thriving through Him. Something hard to comprehend, absolutely, but not impossible. Especially if you believe that the Bible is God's infallible Word.

So how do we function in accordance with God's Word as we walk through this life? PERSPECTIVE is the key to the whole thing. Maintaining the proper perspective about life will enable you to live a joyful and fruitful life. What is the proper perspective? I think sometimes we begin to take for granted things in this life that are truly gifts from God. Most often we think of our children, as well, our children. But, they are really a gift from God. Beings put into our trust and care to nurture and rear in the things of the Lord. A figure in the Bible that truly understood this perspective was Hannah, the mother of Samuel. After praying and seeking the Lord in earnest she was given the gift the she had been praying for. In return she gave him (Samuel) back to the Lord. *1 Samuel 1:11*
How would our parenting change if we had this perspective of our children as gifts from the Lord, knowing full well that they are "on loan" from Him?

This is one example of proper perspective which ultimately affects our trust in/on Him. Would you say that you TRULY are trusting Him at all times, in all things, always?

"Lazy Woman VS Hard Worker" Proverbs 31:16-18 discussion

VS. 16-18

"She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength and makes her arms strong. She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night."


B.K.C. : "...She has a business mind and she works hard. (vs. 16) She works energetically and with vigor. She has a healthy attitude toward work. (vs. 17) Her wise business dealings are again referred to. The fact that her lamp does not go out speaks of her planning ahead. (vs. 18)..."


Again, there is talk about how hard of a worker she is. She goes above and beyond to make sure that she is doing the absolute best for her family. Maybe going and buying a field is not something that seems logical today, but, perhaps planting a garden and saving money on food would be something that could be taken from these verses. Not only are you saving money, you're also providing a healthier produce for yourself and your family. She's also constantly thinking of ways to better herself and her family. She is always looking and searching out the best. Never letting her mind rest.
I've heard some women say that the job of wife and mother is a 24 hour a day 7 day a week job and yes, I believe that to be true. But, the attitude that most have in saying that is one of frustration. It is usually stated in those conversations like, "You get to come home from work and rest! I don't! I do this from the time that I get up in the morning to the time that I lay my head to rest. And even then, I'm dreaming about things pertaining to my 24/7 job!" I know that I can say this is the WRONG attitude to have! We have one of the best jobs if not the BEST job anyone could ever ask for. Instead of seeking out words of affirmation and waiting for the giant pat on the back, the simple fact that the Lord has chosen us for this purpose is enough honor that I believe we could ever receive! Everything else is simply icing on the cake...