Every so often, God helps us to refocus.
Especially when we wander off the path toward Him.
Sometimes He speaks gently – and if our attentions are elsewhere, we may miss the message.
In other instances, His directive can land right smack between the eyes.
In today’s Jesus Calling, Sarah Young’s words set me straight:
The most direct path between point A and point B on your life-journey is the path of unwavering trust in God.
It would be SO much easier if, when we get diverted, God could command our attention with a text message or a headline that would appear immediately.
- Whoa…Are you sure you should be thinking/doing that?
- Really??? What happened to your commitment and resolve?
- Maybe you should see that situation/person through My eyes…
We are often reminded to speak (or think) the Truth in Love.
But I often forget that God always has the most loving, honest, and perfect missives for all of us.
…If we can only be open to receive them.
I believe my quest to be wholehearted requires not just a sometimes trust – but an always trust.
What about an occasional Tweet from God:
#TrustMeAlone#alloflife
Or, technology could one day develop a pulsing LED thought stream continually visible to the eye – like Google glasses. (I for one, would love that idea.)
…trust Him…trust Him…trust Him…trust Him…trust Him…
Has your faith and hope in God been off in a corner somewhere, hidden under the cover of distraction, worry or fear?
Do whatever it takes to retrieve it.
Dust it off.
Make it a vital part of each and every day.
Imbed it in your heart.
It’s a MUST…
Teach me your ways, O Lord; make them known to me. Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you. ~Psalm 25:4-5 (GNT)
Read today’s Jesus Calling full text.
Let your words be anything but empty. Why don’t you tell them the truth?~From the beautiful song Brave by Sarah Bareilles (with thanks to my sweet friend Lauren)
Thanks for the gust of must-trust! Loved today’s Jesus Calling too!
Nice…gust of must-trust.
Hoping for many gusts of must-trust in the days/weeks ahead!
Did I EVER need this today, Toni!! Thank you, thank you, sister…
You are most welcome! Thanks for reading….
It’s a wonder that we take our focus off God as frequently as we do…when He offers us perfect peace whenever we put our steadfast trust in Him! I’ll take perfect peace over a anxiety filled detour any day. I think redirecting text messages from God would be quite nice:) I did notice this morning that every time we handle cash or change, we have the opportunity to be reminded that ‘in God we trust.’ I’m going to try to remember to focus on God’s truth and promise of peace for me when I see that little but powerful phrase. What a sweet extra dose of Jesus, Sarah Bareilles, and Toni today…thanks!
Perfect peace…what we all strive for. Praying for fewer detours along the way! And I do love your idea about being reminded that our trust is in God each time we use our currency. Great observation!