How Can I Trust God

Do you sometimes feel disappointed in life? Maybe you even ask yourself, “Can I really trust God?” Perhaps such thoughts crossed your mind when it didn’t seem like God answered your prayers. Or maybe you received bad news at work or ... read more. 

Can you trust God?

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Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought

by Mary May Larmoyeux

Life can sure be tough in the 21st century, for us and for our grandkids.

Where can someone go for comfort in a world that seems to be travelling at the speed of life? A world that is filled with much joy, but also much sorrow. A world of war ... and peace, life-long marriages ... and divorce, good health ... and death that comes far too soon.

Thinking about these things brings me to one word: trust. What exactly is it anyway?

I love what James MacDonald says in his Bible study called MasterWork:

"God did not design our DNA with the ability to carry the future. The only place to focus my thought is on today.

"Trust means you anchor your heart in the reality of God's awareness of your situation."

Picture tying an anchor to your heart—an anchor to Almighty God. Grasp the fact that He is aware of everything that passes through life. Yes, everything.

A dear friend's little girl has been struggling for life these past few days. I'm reminded that even though it's not easy, when we allow our lives to be anchored on God, we can experience the promise of Isaiah 26:3, "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."

Not matter what you or your friends are facing today, no matter what your grandchild is facing, one thing is certain: God is not surprised.

He is able,

Mary

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Helping Grandkids Trust God's Heart

Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought
by Mary May Larmoyeux

Who would have thought that this time last week a 7.3 earthquake would hit Haiti? As we've seen and heard, the devastation is unbelievable.

As grandparents, I think we have a great opportunity to help our grands pray for the people in Haiti and for the countless people around the world who are trying to help them. Depending on the age of our grands, we could also search the Bible together (in person, via the Internet, by phone) for various verses about how we can always trust God ... how He always ultimately works everything for good.

Psalm 91:2 says:  "I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust!"

And Romans 8:28 reminds us that "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

As I've heard it said before, we don't always understand God's ways, but we can always trust His heart.

He is able,
Mary
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