Am I Trusting Him?

How many times have we read about and even taught others about trusting in God? If we really think about it, how can we not trust in the One who is the Creator of heaven and earth? We should have plenty of reason, just by looking at the night sky and seeing the beautiful stars, or seeing the vast blue ocean, or simply stopping for a moment to observe that little bird sitting in a tree. God tells us that He cares even for the birds, so of course He cares for you (Matthew 6:26).

But so many times we act so stupid, and we forget how Big our God is. Just like Peter in the boat, we stop focusing on Christ and begin to sink in the ocean (Matthew 14:28-31)

Right now I’m going through such a difficult time that I’ve had to take some time off for complete rest (for health reasons). A part of my heart and mind wants to become desperate and upset because of this situation. How stupid is that? Has God ever not shown me that He’s in control? Has He not proved to me time and time again that my life is in His hands? When I think about all that He’s done, I realize once again how much more I have to learn… How much I need to grow!

In the middle of this situation I thank God, not only because He loves me and cares for me, but also because He always provides opportunities for my faith to grow. Not only that, but He also forgives my lack of faith in Him, He takes my hand and He teaches me that if I am grounded in Him, I will not sink.
I don’t know what will happen to me tomorrow, but of one thing I am sure: God knows, and that is more than enough.

Today I’m reminded once again of who my God is, and I’m deciding once again to trust Him, because there is nowhere that’s safer for me to be than in His arms.