With all the upheaval going on in our world, I am always surprised we have a Christmas and a New Year's celebration. Especially when I see others struggling financially like myself. It gets difficult for me to see the road ahead into the uncertain future. At year's end, I wish I could stop time just so I can enjoy the days that passed me by. Do you feel the same?
Maybe you've lost your job or, like me, had your hours cut and worry that the bills won't get paid or you won't be able to feed your family. Or maybe you've lost a loved one or are going through a divorce/ separation. Whatever the reason, we shouldn't allow fear to dominate our faith in the Lord. When facing uncertainty, we should draw closer to the Lord instead of away. Trusting the Lord is the key to surviving.
This is a difficult thing to live out and I've struggled with trusting God all my life. It's a lesson that takes a lifetime to master. But how do we trust God when it seems our world is crumbling around us? What does that even look like?
In scripture, many verses talk about trusting the Lord. Trusting God deepens our faith in Him and searching His word, our knowledge of God, and His plan for us. I use Blue Letter Bible, Bible Study Tools, and Bible Hub, to search through these scriptures and glean an understanding of what they are trying to tell me.
I challenge you to a Bible study on Trusting God now and into the New Year. This is something I am doing as well.
Google or look up in your Bible, scriptures referring to this, and any articles, etc. that may help you. Then pray about them and ask the Lord to open your eyes to which one speaks to you the most and comment on it below. Then tell me why? Be honest with yourself. If this truly is a place you are currently struggling in, tell God, repent, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you overcome your disbelief. If you have a journal, write down your findings, and share them with others.
I pray God will open our eyes to new things in His word and amaze us with His knowledge as we seek to draw closer to Him in the coming new year. This is truly an adventure!
I will be posting my revelations as well.
