Trust: Banking on God

Here are some helpers on how to understand God is working in your life. And how to trust him through that working. Never forget that "The Christian's instincts of trust and worship are stimulated very powerfully by knowledge of the greatness of God. But this is knowledge which Christians today largely lack: and that is one reason why our faith is so feeble and our worship so flabby." (J.I. Packer)

You have to study for and take final exams?
He will give you enough time, energy, and perseverance to study, and he will help you remember all that you study.

You are babysitting the neighbor's children and the two-year-old throws up?
He will enable you to clean up, care for, and comfort the child, and assure you that the child will be okay.

You have to give an oral presentation in history class?
He will help you prepare a good presentation, do your best, not fear the opinion of your classmates, be calm and speak clearly, and say everything you plan to say.

You are trying out for the varsity football or volleyball team?
He will help you do your best in keeping up with the rest of the individuals trying out. If you get cut, still believe that he is good.

You get cut from the basketball team?
He will help you believe that he didn't want you to be on the team this year, work hard and try again next year, and know that your worth and identity are not determined by the team.

You fall and break your wrist?
He will heal you, not allow permanent damage, and give you patience as you wait to heal.

You fail a math test?
He will help you learn the material, study more effectively, and do better on the next test.

You don't get accepted by the college you want to attend?
He wants you to go to another college, has a different and better plan for you, and is wise and knows what is best for you.

School is difficult for you, and no matter how hard you try you cannot get good grades?
He wants you to do the best you possibly can and doesn't just evaluate you by your grades, will help you persevere even when you don't see all the results you want from your hard work, and won't let you become discouraged.

You don't have many friends at school?
He controls your friendships, will provide the right friends for you, will help you to reach out to others, is your closest friend, and is always present to comfort and help you.

(excerpt from Growing Up Christian by Karl Graustein p. 169, 171) Posted by jonkopp at June 3, 2009 2:09 PM | TrackBack