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Your Question:
Can I really trust God to provide for my family?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with trusting God, especially when it comes to providing for their families. It's natural to wonder if God will meet our needs, but we must remember that our trust should be in God Himself, not in the circumstances of our lives. When we pray for provision and it doesn't come, we shouldn't blame God or question His timing. Instead, we should trust that He is working in ways we can't see, and that His plan is always better than ours. As I read through Scripture, I'm reminded that God is uniquely powerful and able to provide for our needs in ways we never thought possible. In Psalm 40:4-7, it says that those who put their trust in God will find themselves in an advantageous position, blessed by the Lord. But this trust isn't based on circumstances; it's based on our complete trust in God's Word and character. When we trust God, we're not trusting in answered prayers, but in the Lord Himself. For my own family, I've learned to trust God in the midst of uncertainty. As a father, I want to provide for my wife, Susan, and our children, Joshua and Rebecca, but I know that God's provision is not limited by my ability to provide. In fact, it's often in the midst of uncertainty that we see God's greatest work. So, I encourage you to trust God, not just for your family's physical needs, but for their spiritual well-being as well. As you trust in God, you'll find that His love and presence become your greatest comfort and joy, reducing the problems of life to mere hassles.
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building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
psalms
tremper longman
depression
edward welch
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
elemental theology
emery bancroft
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
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