Build on Trust
Photo 1 - My son-in-law Tucker has his arms out to catch his 3-year-old son named Sully. Sully does not say, “No dad, are you sure - no dad, you won’t drop me will you – no dad, can I trust you?”. INSTEAD, he jumps, with no hesitation but flings out his arms and flies to his dad. Another illustration I can think of was recently a large homebuilding company in Rochester using the words BUILD ON TRUST. If I was to build a new home, I would take those 3 words seriously. TRUST; rely on, depend on their reputation, count on them from foundation to the last shingle. Proverbs 3:5-6 has been my verse on trust all my life.
“ Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, and He will direct your path.”
Photo two – Jode and I have spent a lot of time the past year reading the Psalms and Proverbs. The verses in this picture are from Proverbs 20: 21-26. Being in a wheelchair for 51-plus years with amazing good health, I was told from an MRI at Mayo that I had pancreatic cancer. Surgery was successful but the following several months continue to be challenging. Thanks to many of you for your prayers, cards, and love. Verse 24, is a continual reminder, for me, to leave my future and health in the Lord’s hands. I am up to over 18,500 extra days.
CLOSER: Four thoughts I have carried over from last year (C.H.A.P.) Contentment – a contented heart lets you enjoy what you have – Proverbs 15:13 “A contented grateful heart is good medicine, but a wounded heart dries the bones.” Heart – “Guard your heart with all diligence, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 Attitude – My choice of attitude is the most important decision I can make on a day-to-day basis. Philippians 4:6-8 Peace – The calmness of your heart when it is in harmony with God, self, and others. Isaiah 26:3
I get reminded daily of Ephesians 3:20
“Unto Him who is able to do exceeding more that I can ask or think.”
Bob
“We need an ear to listen, a heart to care, a word of encouragement, and a hand to help”