Choose to Trust

Stop.

Take a deep breath. As you breathe in, say: “Choose to Trust”. As you breathe out, say: “Every Day.” Repeat as many times as you need.

Listen.

So the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth.”  1 Kings 17:24

Reflect.

Last Thursday, I was excited to join Coffee with a Pastor!  We took time to check in with each person and share our anxieties and gratitudes.  We also spent time with Sunday’s Bible reading (1 Kings 17: 1-24 the story of Elijah and the Widow of Zaraphath).  We learned how Elijah relied on God for everything: food, water, and shelter.  It was exciting to me to hear all the different yet similar views on the Widow’s story.  The reading ends with the Widow finally trusting in God through Elijah.

We discussed how God’s provision is different than anything we can ever imagine. When I spend time praying for something, I have an idea or hope of what will happen. What actually happens is always different.    

We know we have to choose to trust God.  God is here with us in everything we do. God’s provision will change and we have to trust that we’ll continue to be provided for. 

Pray.

Dear God, thank you for all you provide.  When I doubt, help me to trust.  When I am in need, help me to trust.  When I am joyful, help me to trust.  Help me to trust in You every day. Amen.

Carry On.

When do you lose trust?  What event(s) of your life can you use to remember God’s gifts and faithfulness?