Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion
I don’t answer all my emails and facebook messages often because it is impossible to do so. That said, today I did write an email that was longer than three sentences. The following paragraph was a part of it (parenthesis added for this post:)
(One of) the highest expressions of faith is to trust even when everything is confused. I don’t put my faith in what I think God has revealed to me personally. I place my faith in Him alone. When it comes to hearing Him correctly, I get big things right and I get big things wrong … but He is always faithful… always. His mercy and sovereignty makes up for my imperfect and often misleading heart. His gracious omniscience makes up for my fleeting and limited dreams. It’s His love that sustains contentment regardless of circumstance.
Regardless of me and my perceptions … He is always faithful and consistent.
Ok…now I am off to figure out a new workout routine (time to change things up) on this first day of my second week of staycation!
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Hey, Randy. I read this post yesterday and was thinking about what you said. Like you, I have found it also to be true that God in His sovereignty has been continually working in our life since birth, probably before. I was 30 before I understood that I was a sinner saved by grace alone through faith alone and accepted Christ's righteousnees for my unrighteousness. But for those first 30 years, He was continually introducing Himself to me through other people and events. I was totally oblivious to that at the time, but over the years, and culminating about a week ago when I found the Exodus site and your site, it all crystalized for me. I realized I was a sinner at 30, but I did not realize that I sinned in reaction to my slate being filled with the sinful attitudes and actions of others as well as my own writings. Truly, I did not know that I was broken and in need of healing until about a week ago. God has been there all along reaching out to a broken vessel,me, and I did not even know it. Now I see that the Father and Christ truly does love me, and now I can love Them. What an amazing Lord we serve
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that. Have you joined the living hope forums? found a church?
The Lord knew I needed to be reminded of this right now. I have no idea if I will be moving to Montreal. If I don't go…I have some serious crow to eat. Going would definitely be the greater stretch of faith however.Thanks for sharing that part of your email.
Is that water in the photo Rainbow River? I can't remember if that is it's name.
Hi, Randy. Yep. I joined the forums and was approved last night. I did peruse some of the entries. I'm going to listen to Ricky's 1 hour 45 min mp3 today. I have listened to some of his other mp3s in the last few days. Very insightful and funny guy. I really like him. And I also listened to Joe Dallas mp3. That guy is awesome! I'm having all of my upper teeth pulled this morning and will get a denture in return for them. I would not go for a third bridge. I have the money, but I just couldn't see spending it on something with no guarantee. I have been abundantly blessed materially, but I can't see spending another $10K+ when some people can't even afford a denture. As for joining a church, I actually found the link to Exodus on the website of the church I attended for many years. They have a new pastor, and there are several links to homosexuality.I really believe God led me here
Thanks for asking!Don
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I was wondering how Montreal was going. There is grace regardless. When will you know?
Yes, the photo was taken on a previous trip there.
I think I'll know when I'm there:) That car accident last January is the big issue. I have a herniated disc in my neck. It's the one that sends information to my left arm. It's *very* difficult to play hands together as my right side receives information from my brain faster than my left side. And playing is just…painful. The prognosis isn't good for neurological damage. There are other things too. But I LOVE to play, I LOVE the music, I LOVE the people I meet, and I am ready to learn…so ready to learn more. The Lord knows all this. Either way, He will provide what I need. I have yet to find Him unfaithful. Rainbows are a significant symbol for me. Your post was for me.Thanks for asking.
Gosh. I am so sorry to hear of all the problems. I will pray for your healing and provision. I am glad the post was edifying.
Thank you, Randy.