As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. ā Colossians 2:6-7
Recently, I was running an errand with my three children when they asked if we could get ice cream before we headed home. I told them we might, but it would depend on if we had time and on the quality of their behavior. By the time we finished the errand, it was almost time for dinner. I told my children we would not be stopping for ice cream. Logically, they were upset, and they let me know they were upset. I explained in an effort to gain their understanding, āI wish you would just trust me and know Iām doing my best for you!ā This reminded me of a morning when I called to get an unexpected bill lowered, only to be told the amount would not be altered. Like my children, I was frustrated and a little bit, or perhaps a ālottaā bit, angry.
I often preach to my kids about giving thanks in everything, and I recently read a devotion about giving thanks in the trial. Just like my kids need to trust that their mom is making the best decisions she can for them, I need to trust that my perfect heavenly Father is doing what is best for me. I can be thankful because, while I may not enjoy the circumstance He has allowed, I can trust that He has allowed every circumstance for a reason.
My faith will grow as my trust in God grows, and this all comes from walking with Him, just as Colossians 2 says. As I walk with God, my relationship grows, helping me to be ā¦Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faithā¦ As my faith is being built, thankfulness will just become a reflex. It will be hard to be ungrateful, even in the tough times, because I know He has been with me all the way. The more I trust Him, the more thankful I am. The more I show Him my thanks, the more I can trust Him.
Let us all remember to trust Him, in good times and bad times, come what may. Our faith to trust is tied to thankfulness. Let us walk with God every day and serve Him faithfully so that we can trust Him always.
by Vicki Voorhis
Wonderful reminder in the message this morning, just what I needed as I faced to today with a heavy heart!! Such a simple, complete and wonderful reminder
that the Lord never ceases to be there to help any any situation you are facing!! I can honestly look back and remember the many times He was there to rescue me
In very difficult times in my lifeā¦.I should never doubt Him, just trust He knows what is best for me!!!