I know that God can be trusted, but do I have the ability to trust Him? In our own power, we tend to quarrel with God about everything--especially the parts of our lives that we don't like. So what does the Bible tell us about what God is doing and about why we should trust Him?
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him" (James 1:12).
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6).
"Oh, the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways. 'For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor?' " (Romans 11:33-34).
We can try to power struggle with God, but it won't work. We will not win the argument. And we will not win the fight for control. This is a good thing because God knows everything, and we do not. Think back to the times in your life when you wanted one thing but God gave you something much better! Not only does He have all knowledge and all power, but He loves us!
Recently, I heard a lady wisely say: "Don't rely on anyone to make you happy. Just you with the Good Lord can make your heart happy. And even if you try to get your happiness from someone, you will be disappointed." So it is more fruitful to trust God than others or even ourselves.
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