Trust In The Lord

Trust In The Lord

Today I will trust in the Lord. I will trust because God will hear me. I will trust when my thoughts run to terror, death, despair, betrayal, and turmoil-the worst of the worst. I will trust for He will carry my burdens. I will trust because He invites me to trust,...
Accept Despair, But Believe

Accept Despair, But Believe

Today I will accept despair as part of life, but also believe that I can offer it up on Christ’s altar where it can be accepted and redeemed. Then, with Christ’s help, I can move on to “the next thing” I am called to do. Trust Christ’s encouraging power and never let...
Trust At All Times

Trust At All Times

Today I will ponder the question, “Will I trust Christ in the valley as strongly as I do on the mountaintop?” Will I maintain my faith when things are “neither beautiful nor poetic nor thrilling”? (Chambers Utmost October 2) The answer is “with God’s help.” Mark...
Get Out Of Christ’s Way

Get Out Of Christ’s Way

Today I will get out of Christ’s way and let Him do the heavy lifting. This is a clear message, one that brings both responsibility and comfort; responsibility to trust Christ and not ourselves, and comfort that Christ is in control. It is an admonition against pride...
Act When Called

Act When Called

Today I will invite the Holy Spirit to inform my common sense so that, when called by Christ, I will respond with “yes, Lord” and not “yes Lord, but.” Common sense is a gift that must be tempered by faith and trust.“At the bar of common sense Jesus Christ’s statements...