Friday, September 11, 2015

Building Trust for Change - Part 2

What mental images does the word trust bring to mind? For some, the word trust creates pictures of a mother lovingly nurturing her baby. For others, trust conveys a sense of safety and security. Is it easy to trust those with whom you come into contact each day? Basic trust begins in infancy and affects every choice throughout life.

In Job 13:15, we're given a model for trust even when we're pushed to the edge of life itself. "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. I will surely defend my ways to His face." Job trusted God when he had lost all hope of his life improving. Basic trust helps us survive hard times, when  cruel disappointments have cut to the bone.

Making choices in difficult times, whether major or minor, can be carried out with courage by anchoring your faith in Christ Jesus. Basic trust and faith believe that God is your resource even if everything seems out of control. Job knew in whom he believed; he trusted God's faithfulness. God offers this assurance to you.  

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