Trust In God Instead Of Man
Has God ever failed you? Has a man ever failed you? I believe the answer to the first question is “No” while the response to the second one is “Yes” for everyone.
We can use our experiences to conclude that it is far better to trust in God than in man. The Bible also supports this conclusion.
Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms; (Micah 7:8).
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! (Psalm 40:4).
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green.
Grief
Although we know that life culminates in death, the passing of a loved one is oftentimes received with pain and sorrow. There are regrets about missed opportunities and sadness regarding special moments that will not occur again in this life.
Still yet, there is a void that cannot be filled by another human being. Jesus understands our loss and wants us to mourn adequately, cherish the memories, and enjoy our lives.
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who have no hope.
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14).
Peace I leave with you; the peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (John 14:27).
There is a time to weep, a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. (Ecclesiastes 3:4).
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Joy
This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24).
Our lives are not perfect, but God has been good to us and there are many things for which to be grateful, such as food, friends, family, and being a child of the King.
Therefore, we thank Him for His many blessings, and with our hearts filled with praise, we worship His holy name.
When we develop a habit of gratitude, we shift our focus from life’s problems to God’s blessings and opportunities for personal and professional development.
The change of focus releases the joy of the Lord which empowers us to achieve our goals. Furthermore, you will obtain greater satisfaction from completing tasks when you are joyful.
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren.
Even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Habakkuk 3:17-18)