[trust]

why is it so hard to trust the Lord? 

So what does it really mean to trust the Lord? We hear this verse so much that it has become a typical christian cliche.  In the "good times" of life it's easy to say "YA trust the Lord! woohoo" but when life is hard, when you are confused at what your future holds or lost in the circumstance you find yourself in, often times that fIRM tRUST seems to WEAKEN. The problem comes when we lean on our own understanding and stop recognizing the true nature of God. Our own desires, wants and feelings get in the way and we find ourselves lost in a sea of self-pity, bitterness or doubt. The Lord promises us as we trust Him with all our WHOLE heart, leaning not on our own understanding and acknowledging Him in all we do...HE will make our paths straight. NOT perfect, but straight. He leads us straight to His heart and in Him we find peace, contentment and joy to continue on despite what comes at us.

I was told lately that the way we live our life depends on how we grasp two things...
1) how you view God & 2) how you think He views you

What is your view of God? Is He the God of compassion to you? How about loving, gracious or trustworthy? What does God think about you? Do you hear Him call you His beloved? Do you know He takes great delight in YOU? Do you believe sees you in the midst of your pain?

Our life circumstances can often skew our view of how we see God and what He thinks of us....HOWEVER....even though our views change God never changes, His love for us is never ending and everlasting.

[may these final words bring a source of hope and trust]

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
my heart and my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

                              [Hillsong United]

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever
[hebrews 13:8]