Trust is a powerful belief. When we trust, we act with positive dependance upon those we trust. Trust breeds security and confidence in relationships. Trust causes us to feel safe with someone else because we perceive them as being reliable. We can depend upon a trustworthy person. This is one of the most important factors in any successful relationship. Lamentations 3:25,26 (NLT) says: “The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.” Psalm 5:11 says: “But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.” People might have failed you in the past, but never allow that to filter in to your relationship with God. God is not a man that He should lie. If He said it, He will do it; If He spoke it, He will bring it to pass! Let your trust in the Lord be your anchor and strength in your life. Even if people fail you, God is with you. He will never fail you. Remember, the Lord is good to those who depend on Him!
3 things to do for a more simpler, joyful life
Life today is too complicated. There is just too much drama. And it’s all linked to pride, the comparison trap, ego and hatred among other things. All of these are works of the flesh. Whoever decides to live scripturally will live a simpler, easier and more joyful life. The Apostle Paul taught the believers in the city of Thessalonica these 3 principles:
“Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Mind your own business, and earn your own living, as we told you before” (1 Thessalonians 4:11, ERV).
Imagine if all of us would strive to live a peaceful life instead of arguing, fighting, gossiping, hating and trying to be better than others? How would that affect our communities? What if we would simply mind our own business and earn our own living? Wouldn’t that stop most of the arguments and divisions? It’s time to obey and live by the scriptures instead of living like the world! And the most important thing about this is that it starts with us. Instead of complaining about the way everyone else is living, it’s best to simply begin to live it it out and model it among our families and communities. Hey, it’s a new year so this is a perfect time to start, isn’t it?
