Trust

Over the past few days, the only words I have been hearing are “trust Me, I have everything under control.” God has really been laying it on thick regarding trust, and I know it is because that is my biggest battle. As I was spending time with Him last night, I was brought to Psalm 31:19-24:

19 How great is the goodness

   that you’ve reserved

   for those who honor you,

   that you commit to those

   who take refuge in you—

      in the sight of everyone!

20 You hide them

in the shelter of your wings,

   safe from human scheming.

   You conceal them in a shelter,

   safe from accusing tongues.

21 Bless the LORD,

   because he has wondrously revealed

   his faithful love to me

   when I was like a city under siege!

22 When I was panicked, I said,

   “I’m cut off from your eyes!”

But you heard my request for mercy

   when I cried out to you for help.

23 All you who are faithful, love the LORD!

   The LORD protects those who are loyal,

      but he pays the proud back

      to the fullest degree.

24 All you who wait for the LORD,

be strong and let your heart take courage.

As I have been going through quite a bit over the past six months, God has been my refuge. He has protected me and kept me guarded from the evil schemes of the enemy. Although I have had to face some fiery trials, He does not give me anything I can’t handle. Also, by facing fiery trials, it is a part of the refining process in my relationship with Him. Think about it: The way that gold and silver are refined is through fire. It is the fire that burns the bad parts away and allows it to be formed in the image that the maker wants. God has a purpose for everything, and when I go through the fire, it is only going to make me stronger. He is just making me into who He called me to be. The best part of it all is that I don’t have to do it alone. God is right there, each step of the way.

These past few weeks have been an exciting adventure. I can’t wait to see what God continues to reveal to me. I can’t wait to see how His plan unfolds.

"All you who wait for the LORD, be strong and let your heart take courage." (Psalm 31:24)