Trust in the Lord

I have another faith dex card to share with you today about some verses that I keep coming back to over and over in life. At times I've quoted them in faith to a friend, and other times my doubting heart has whispered them in silent prayer, "Lord didn't you say..."

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5,6

Trust = to have confidence in, to believe in, to rely on

Sometimes when...life doesn't make sense, my prayers are met with silence, anxieties overwhelm me, or I've waited a long time and still don't have any answers; my faith begins to waver. In those times, it helps to remember who it is I've put my trust in: 

• The Creator of the Universe (Colossians 1:16)
• A Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
• My Savior (John 3:16)
• A Father (Galatians 4:6)
• The Sovereign Lord (Colossians 1:16–17)
• The All-Powerful One (Job 26:7-14)
• Loving Father (Luke 12:6-7)
• Merciful Lord (Psalm 145:8-9)
• My Provider (Philippians 4:19)

He is wise enough to know what is best for me, and He leads with gentleness and love. His timing is perfect, and his strength can be relied on. 

Leaning = implies putting your whole weight on

My own intellect is not sturdy enough to "put my whole weight on." 

• I look at things from an earthly perspective; God sees them from an eternal point of view. 
• I want to be comfortable; God wants me to be conformed to His image. 
• I choose easy; God chooses character building. 
• I think I need answers today; God knows I need patience. 
• I'd like a pain-free life; God wants to teach me compassion and empathy. 
• I chase happiness; God sees I could use more humility and holiness. 

💗Wise people are willing to listen and be corrected by God's Word, and they go to it for counsel and direction. 

⭐Thought to ponder: What areas of my life am I still trusting in my own wisdom and not relinquishing control to God? 

Supplies and tools:

• From Stamp Simply:  
  
• Happy Day Iris Stamps
• Happy Day Iris Dies
• Fishtail Sentiment Banner Dies 
• Words of Encouragement 
• Pierced Nested Heart Dies
• Bloom & Wild Paper Pad (Craft Consortium)
  
• Watercolours Paper Pad (Craft Consortium)
  
• Ink Drops Vivid Paper Pad (Craft Consortium)  
• Circle Dies (Spellbinders)
  
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Arteza Real Brush Pens
• Mini Clothespin
• Sequins
• Mini Daisies (Swoon Party Shop)
• White Gel Pen
  
• Memorydex 2-Slot Hole Rolodex Punch (Heidi Swapp)
  
• Frost White Catalogdex (Catelogdex Co.)

This post linked to:

• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Cut it Up Challenge -  A New Year (use a NEW tool, product, idea, design, etc.)
• Both new tool and idea (I just started doing faithdex cards and using new tools I got for Christmas!)