Trusting God

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  Proverbs 3: 5-6

When your problems become too much to bear, don't ask for a lighter load but instead ask for a stronger back.

Have you ever asked your children this question, "When are you going to learn to trust me?"  Especially when they become teenagers, it seems like the parents all of the sudden become these people who do not know anything and could not possibly have their best interest at heart.  If I've explained to my kids once, I've explained to them a thousand times that they mean everything to me and I love them very much.  Their best interest is what causes me to make the decisions I do. 

Recently after one of those "talks" with one of my teenagers I began wondering if they were ever going to learn to trust me.  And then a thought came to my mind.... that must be how God feels when I try to do things on my own and I try to make my own decisions.  I know God loves me and I know He would not do anything that would harm me; however, when something comes up that causes me stress or grief, I automatically try working it out on my own.  And sometimes when God doesn't answer me like I think He should, I sometimes question His decision.

Life can be overwhelming at times for everyone but especially for a single parent.  Let go of your situation and let God handle it.  He is more than capable of handling anything that might come your way and He wants to handle your problems.  When those times come that He doesn't answer they way you thought He would or should, remember that He has your best interest at heart.  He loves you so very much that the choices that He makes are the choices that are best for you, even though it may not seem like they are at that time. 

Trust in God with ALL your heart today.   Have a great day!!!

Sandra