In what ways can we trust God more fully in our daily lives? Anchoring Our Trust in God’s Proven Deliverance Psalm 81:10: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” - God identifies Himself by a literal, historical rescue. - Reflection on His past acts fuels present confidence. Daily practice • Revisit biblical deliverances such as Exodus 14 and Daniel 3. • Record personal answers to prayer and review them. Living With Wide-Mouthed Expectancy - “Open your mouth wide” invites bold, unreserved trust. Cultivating expectancy • Pray specifically and gratefully (Philippians 4:19). • Speak praise before evidence appears (Romans 4:20-21). • Plan actions that assume His faithfulness (2 Corinthians 5:7). Rejecting Self-Reliance - Israel’s refusal to listen in Psalm 81 contrasts with trusting submission. Practical shifts • Filter decisions through Scripture (Isaiah 8:20). • Wait for peace from the Spirit through the Word (Colossians 3:15). • Replace “if I can” with “the Lord will” (James 4:15). Resting in Daily Provision Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” Lamentations 3:22-23: “Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Rhythms • Begin mornings acknowledging fresh mercy. • Invite God into each concern that surfaces. • Close the day recounting specific provisions. Obeying as an Act of Trust John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” Application • Maintain integrity at work despite easier shortcuts. • Guard purity, believing His boundaries bring joy. • Give generously, confident of His supply (2 Corinthians 9:8). Feeding on the Certainty of Scripture Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Habits • Read Scripture aloud daily. • Memorize verses for current challenges. • Share biblical encouragement with others. Turning Worry Into Worship Philippians 4:6-7 urges thankful prayer that guards hearts and minds. Trade list • Anxiety ➔ adoration of His character. • Rumination ➔ rehearsal of promises like Romans 8:32. • Complaints ➔ choruses of praise from Psalms. Walking Forward With Assurance Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” Summary actions • Remember His deeds. • Expect provision with wide-open faith. • Abandon self-reliance. • Rest in daily supply. • Obey promptly. • Feed on Scripture. • Transform worry into worship. |
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