Friday, November 24, 2023

How To…Trust God

Prayer – Lord, I trust You…with all that I am, and give You my life. Actually, I seek protection in You as a refuge from the storms of life—even though my trials and tribulations are miniscule compared to some peoples’ situations. Thank You for always being there for me. 

Seek shelter beneath the wings of God.
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:1-4 (Underlined for emphasis.)

Meditate. Consider God’s promises.

 

Trust…have faith and believe, hope, confidence, and dependence. Trust in the Lord.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Proverbs 3:5-8

There are so many verses in the Bible that deal with trusting the Lord.

Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart's desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:3-5

Solomon wrote that we should seek God’s will in all we do. Good advice. In seeking God, we have to trust Him. Trust that He won’t leave us or forsake us—as He promised. Trust Him that He will provide. He has a plan and it includes His chosen people, the Jews, as well as all those who believe in Him. Trusting the Lord takes a choice, a commitment, a decision and a desire for a relationship or deeper association with Him. Can you trust Him?

 

Verses of Salvation ~ Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:5-8

 

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

One of my favorite foods is peanut butter. The best is just ground peanuts—nothing added. It’s easy to find in the natural foods sections where I grind it myself—or rather it is ground at the time I purchase it. How do I eat it? Sometimes just a spoonful. It is also good on crackers, in salads, in soups, and as the all-time comfort food: Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. Here’s some of the nutrients that you get in two tablespoons (32 grams) of natural peanut butter includes:

  • Vitamin E
  • Niacin (vitamin B3)
  • Manganese
  • Vitamin B6
  • Magnesium

Peanut butter is also a good source of copper, a mineral that helps maintain our bone health, immune function, and blood vessels. 

 

Do you like peanut butter? What is your favorite way to eat it? I hope that you don’t have a food sensitivity to peanuts. Enjoy a spoonful today—and give thanks to the Lord—who created peanuts and packed them with nutrients.

 

Happy Birthday – Jan


Happy Birthday Marv!

We are grateful for the example you show in serving the Lord!

Blessing on Monica & Neal as they welcome their baby!

 

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