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Begin with God … So We Can Trust Him
In the Word
Where can I find someone who is trustworthy and true?
In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? (Psalm 56:11).
Of the Word
Who do you trust? Your spouse? Your children? The banker and tax preparer? All of us can recall times when even those closest to us and most loved by us betrayed our trust. God is the only One in whom we can place complete trust. He will never betray our trust. But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation (Psalm 13:5). Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock (Isaiah 26:4).
What does God promise to those who trust in Him? Steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord (Psalm 32:10b). May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope (Romans 15:13).
Trust in God means relying on His love, mercy, and forgiveness — the forgiveness that comes to us through Jesus’ merit. When we trust in Him, we can face any circumstance with confidence.
Walking with my Lord
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank and praise You for being the God I can trust. Forgive me for the times I place more trust in people and things than in You. Help me to trust in You for all that I need, and help me to be thankful for all that You provide. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Begin with God. Authors: Marcia Gomulka, Dcs. Betty Knapp, Myrna Lou Meyer. 23/28 ©2007 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
