Tag: Trust

Teaching Kids About God’s Work

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FLOYD ROGERS

Teaching children about God’s work in people’s lives is an important responsibility for every believer. A meaningful way to do this is by exploring stories from the Old Testament together. Parents and guardians can guide young people through the lives of figures like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Daniel, David, Joseph, and Joshua. These stories show how God acted in their situations, offering lessons about trust, obedience, and faith.

Spiritual growth does not happen by staying comfortable. God allows challenges and trials in order to strengthen faith and deepen understanding. No matter where someone is in their walk with God, they can expect their commitment to be tested. These tests are not meant to harm, but to help people learn more about themselves and about God’s nature.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

A thought about trusting God

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FLOYD ROGERS

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to think everything is out of control. But if God truly controls all things, then your life is not without direction. God holds your life steady, even when it seems uncertain. Isn’t the real question whether you trust Him enough to believe He will lead you to make the right choices?

If your trust in God is complete, your main concern becomes one simple thing: is this decision part of God’s will? If the answer is yes, then you can move forward with confidence. This kind of faith brings peace, joy, and a calm heart, because you know God is guiding you.

Living this way means choosing, on purpose, to obey God no matter what might happen next. You trust Him with the outcome.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trusting God for Calmness in Troubling Times

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AMY TURNER

Psalm 131:2 gives a gentle picture of peace, saying, “I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother.” Just as a baby must learn how to settle and rest without constant help, people of faith also need to find peace within themselves. While parents can comfort and reassure a child, there comes a time when the child must learn to drift into rest on their own.

In the same way, believers often struggle with worry, fear, and restless thoughts. It’s common for our minds to become tangled with concerns, leading to inner unrest. Simply hearing comforting words or reminders of God’s promises is not always enough. We need to personally accept and trust those truths.

The calmness of a child resting quietly with its mother is a beautiful example of the peace available to anyone who places their trust in God. This quiet strength comes not from avoiding trouble but from learning to lean on God’s presence through it.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Trusting God’s Timing

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FLOYD ROGERS

Sometimes, it feels like God is silent. When we don’t see visible signs of change, we might think nothing is happening. However, the truth is that God is always there, even when we cannot see what he is doing. The problem often comes when His timing does not match what we think it should be. We expect answers when we want them, and when that doesn’t happen, we might believe God isn’t listening or acting.

But Scripture reminds us that God moves on behalf of those who wait for Him. Isaiah 64:4 says, God acts for those who wait for Him. This means He is constantly at work, arranging things according to His perfect plan, not our hurried expectations. The important choice we have is whether we will trust Him enough to follow His schedule instead of demanding our own.

Hope and strength come from staying close to God’s Word, listening for His guidance, and trusting that He is working for our good, even in the unseen moments.