Victory

Some scripture to think on :

1John 5:1-5 -- Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and His commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is He that overcometh the world, but He that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

This is such an awesome reminder of what it means to be His child. It is also a promise for the future, that no matter what, in Him we can overcome all of the trials and tribulations of this life. He is faithful always!

I pray He is leading you moment by moment and is meeting your every need. You will overcome!

Trust

Scripture likes to tell us to trust the Lord. As a matter of fact, "Trust me" is quite a common statement to hear today. When people say it, it is quite often an indicator that perhaps we should not. But when our Father in Heaven says it, it is a gentle reminder of all that He is. We do not simply hold our breath and hope that all works out as He says it will. Instead we joyfully walk the path He has commanded and confront obstacles without doubt, knowing He will make a way.

The biggest deterent to trust is self. If we can see possibility, we find it easier to trust. But that trust is not in Christ, but rather in what can be seen. The kind of trust He requires of us is the faith scripture so often mentions--even more than it mentions trust. Hebrews 11:1 says faith is "Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." So, the possibilities that seem to help us trust may quite often be hindrances to it. For God's way is not often the way of men.