Trust in the Lord

TRUST IN THE LORD

Trust seems to be the theme of the day for me -- one that is all-important to each of us.  Looking at yesterday's Jesus Calling, God reminded me to "Take a deep breath and dive into the depths of absolute trust in Me. Underneath are the everlasting arms!"  Such reminders refresh my soul!  The photo above was taken when we visited Vor Frue Kirke (Our Lady Church) in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May.  I love the way the sculptor portrayed Jesus with open arms of welcome to all who will accept Him.

As I thumbed through Psalms, I came upon one of my favorite verses, "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God" 20:7.  I always smile when I read that wonderful truth.  We serve such a mighty God -- with might and power and omnipotence beyond anything we can ever understand.  How marvelous!

Then, as I drove back from the post office this morning, listening to a delightful CD my daughter Sara burned for me, I heard the song by Lauren Daigle, "Trust in You."  Oh, my, those words spoke to my heart and, of course, I cried.  I also lifted my hand in praise (the other hand kept firm control of the car) and thanked God for always meeting me where I am.  Here are some of the lyrics of a wonderful truth:

When You don't move the mountains
I'm needing You to move
When You don't part the waters
I wish I could walk through
When You don't give the answers
As I cry out to You
I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You

Truth is, You know what tomorrow brings
There's not a day ahead You have not seen
So let all things be my life and breath
I want what You want Lord and nothing less

You are my strength and comfort
You are my steady hand
You are my firm foundation
The rock on which I stand
Your ways are always higher
Your plans are always good
There's not a place where I'll go
You've not already stood.

Trusting when we cannot see or understand - that's what God wants of us.  It's not easy, but that's where the peace and power and purpose begins.  Let's pray that God will help us to trust Him fully.  My favorite verse is found in Proverbs:  "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path" 3:5-6.