Welcome to 2017! As we enter into this year I wanted to stop and reflect over 2016. In many ways, 2016 was a very stressful year for me. Some of the challenges I faced this year included heading up a program for young men in TX, dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew here in FL, moving to a new house, and on top of all that trying to pack some school into my crazy schedule. But I wanted to use this post to tell you about one thing I learned through all of this...
GOD IS FAITHFUL
It is something many of us know in our heads but have not fully applied to our hearts. I am ashamed to say that so many times I doubt his faithfulness in the midst of the stress and trials of life. But if I look back and ask myself if He has ever failed me, I come to the realization that the answer is no. I fail Him every day but he NEVER fails me. So what is the answer?
TRUST
Proverbs 3:5-6 says: " Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
It all come down to this question..."If I can trust God with my salvation, can I trust him with _______"? I will let you fill in the blank. God wants us to look to him for everything in life. The big things of course but also the small things.
As I wrap this post up, I want to praise the Lord for his faithfulness in 2016 and I am looking forward to seeing His hand in 2017. Happy New Year to you all!!
Amen, brother! He is faithful. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the question you asked... indeed, if we are trusting Him with our salvation, then why not everything else?
May the Lord bless you in this new year!!
Thanks Grace:)
DeleteYou too!