Trust In The Lord

How much do you trust in God? Many of us say we trust Him, but when things are out of control in our lives, what is our first response? We try to get things together on our own. We put together a plan to reassume control. And often we do so before we ever talk to God. We say we want to live our lives in accordance with God’s plan, but usually we put our own plan together and then try to convince God to join us. I wonder sometimes if we really even believe God is truly all powerful and in control of our lives at all.
While in the military, I participated in numerous field training exercises (FTX). An FTX was a training event which prepared our soldiers for war. Sometimes, as my company would deploy to a specific location, I would ride in a helicopter and observe the movement. A critical part of a military convoy is making sure the vehicles stay at least 100 meters apart and are not stalled on the open road for any length of time. On one particular exercise, I watched as the convoy came to a halt. The vehicles that were carrying my soldiers bunched up on the road, and they quickly became easy targets for the enemy. I could see the frustration of the platoon leaders and platoon sergeants below. They were waving their arms, calling on the radio, trying frantically to get the soldiers off the road and disbursed. From my position in the air, I could see the reason for the traffic jam. As the lead vehicles were pulling off the main road into the exercise area, one vehicle had broken down and was blocking the entrance.
Isn’t that a lot like us? We have a tendency to get frustrated and upset when things in life stall our plans and we can’t see what’s going on. And just like my soldiers, getting angry at the situation doesn’t make things better. In fact, it makes things worse.
And while we try to take matters into our own hands and control the situation, we fail to consult with God. Yet God is above every episode in our lives and can see every situation. Friend, no matter what you may be facing, when you’re stuck in your circumstances and can’t see what lies ahead, don’t forget that God is there. He also sees your frustration and He cares. Put your full trust in Him. Ask Him to help you thru the situation you’re facing. Believe that He cares for you and only has your best interest at heart.
So many times I believe God allows us to get overwhelmed in circumstances beyond our control. Not because He is trying to punish us or be mean, He is simply trying to show us that we can trust Him. Nothing catches Him by surprise. And if we will stay focused on Him and surrendering to His purposes for our lives, He will get us to where we need to be according to the best plan – His plan. The Bible says in Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.” Trust Him completely to take you thru the twists and turns of life and you will arrive at the location He intends for you to reach. God is in control – Don’t try to take it away from Him.

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