“What happens to your trust in God when you neglect the Bible?”

I guarantee this always happens… my trust in God either shrinks or disappears when I don’t spend time with God. My God is bigger than my worries and problems, so why do I even fall short on trusting Him?

The answer is simple: I’m only human with imperfections and a sinful nature. That’s why I cling to His word and run to Him with all my troubles. I don’t think there would be a God if I wasn’t this way. Think about it. What if I was nearly perfect and without blemish? We wouldn’t rely on God at all.

I praise God for giving me free time to read His word. It gives me strength and assurance that everything is taken care of. I find myself surrounded by people who are just going through so much and sometimes I can’t help but feel the same way. But I’m reminded of His truths and what God has promised me. I’m reminded of His love and that my hope is secured. There’s no need for me to run away because all I need to do is run to God.

I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? – Psalm 56:4

Heavenly Father, I pray for discernment and knowing when to say the right things at the right time. My heart can handle only so much and I pray for the people I surround myself with. I am blessed for meeting them yet there are times I feel burdened with their worries and problems. Is it right for me to think that they’re not my problems? I’ve done my part as a friend and I hope my friend realizes that.

Lord, I pray for a revelation for my friend that she may see how good You are, how merciful you are. I can only do so much and I think I’ve done what I can as a friend. It’s all in Your timing and in Your will.