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Topic: Inspirational 04/21/10 Dare To Trust God
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From: "Sherry's Inspirational List" <sherrysinspirationallist@hotmail.com>
Date: Apr 20 09:51PM -0400
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/sherrys_inspirational/msg/fa3f17b3eb1ff623
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Dare To Trust God
Author: Steve Popoola
Once in a while, I have walked into my Branch Manager's office when the
pressure of work has reduced, and had a discussion usually based on issues
bordering on scripture and Christian living.
A couple of days ago, our discussion bordered on financial management and
how to avoid unnecessary expenses. Along the line, we talked about the
actions of some Christians who live perpetually on the charitable deeds of
others. She told me how some people would be waiting for her after service
asking for some financial assistance or another. I then remembered another
friend of mine who told me of a similar experience she had been going
through. It is quite unfortunate that sometimes, these people fail to
understand that you do not always have the means to assist them.
After our discussion, I traveled many years into my past and remembered my
experiences as a young Christian. There were times I went to church hungry,
not because I was fasting or left home in a rush that I could not eat, no, I
left home hungry because there was nothing to eat. Yet, I would get to
church and get lost in the ecstasy of being in the presence of the Lord. I
would come out of the service singing praises on an empty stomach with the
assurance that all will be well. As I walked home, other church members
gaily dressed and in expensive cars would drive past me oblivious of my
circumstances.
I never had to approach anyone for help. I had learned when I was young that
a man could not so much as lift up a hand to help me except the Lord
directs. There were times I even dared the Lord (in a positive sense), by
giving the little I had in my pocket, which was probably all I had to pay
for my transport fare home, as an offering. Somehow, the Lord would make
sure that I got home either by sending someone to take me home or near my
home. Time and time again, I have learned that the Lord wants us to trust
Him no matter what.
This is not to say that we should not share our needs and troubles with
friends and those who are close to us. I do share my troubles and needs with
a few friends and in many cases; some of them have even offered help which I
gratefully accepted. In accepting their help, I give thanks to the Lord
because I know that if the Lord had not moved them to help, no matter how
pathetic my situation may be, they may not feel inclined to help and it
would be very foolish of me to hold it against them.
My favourite verse in the Bible is Proverbs 3:5,
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.
I take this verse of scripture seriously and so should everyone who is
called by the name of Christ. This is not to say that I haven't had problems
trusting God over the years, there were times I didn't understand what He
was doing and I wanted to find some other way out but I soon found out that
no other way could work except His.
This scripture, thus gave me a direction and focus; in order for my ways to
be smooth, I needed to trust Him.
...and so should you.
Steve Popoola
(c) Biblepraise Fellowship Online, 2003.
Steve Popoola was born in London but currently reside in Lagos, Nigeria with
wife Maris and their two children, Praise and Stephanie. He works in the IT
dept of a bank. Formerly an active singer, he still sings occasionally and
speaks at invited forums. He is moderator of the Biblpraise Fellowship
Online and editor of Biblepraise Newsletter, a weekly Christian e-zine.. To
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He can be reached through His email address, stpopoola@yahoo.com <mailto:> ,
or visit his website at http://www.biblepraise.org
<http://biblepraise.org/index.html>
Visit the Biblepraise Fellowship Web Site for inspiring stories, articles
and poetry. http://www.biblepraise.org <http://www.biblepraise.org/>
"Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily
thou shalt be fed." - Psalm 37:3
"Bet. Vertrou op die HERE, en doen wat goed is; bewoon die aarde en beoefen
getrouheid,"- Psalm 37:3
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