Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Thankful Thursday, Trust


Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding , but in ALL your ways ACKNOWLEDGE HIM and HE will direct your path.

Those who are naive trust easily.
It was not so for me after I came through the heavy hardships of recovery form childhood abuse and torture and the witnessing of a murder (see other blog).


I had to have trust earned, and not to be a victem and gullible anymore.
The ONE who was proven out over and over and over again was my Father , Maker Abba God.
He even asked me to risk trusting him.

Risk.
Risk needs to be managed in small steps. That is what I did. I risked trusting God in the very small things. Food for a hungry belly, Water when thirsty and shelter when I was without a home.
These things are basic.
There is a saying about me often spoken by those who know me well
"only you, Donetta..."
You see He said... "ask" and I do.
I ask for the simple things like the items on my shopping list or the health of my child. Things that are needed.

Over the years my trust grew week. We become like those we hang around and even the most optimistic of souls can be worn down by pessimism.
I am once again remembering who I am.
I am asking for the simple things.

I trust God so much more than anything or anyone else.
I trust that what is spoken of in the scriptures is truth.
I believe because like that simple risk to find food...He found me starving and fed me and gave me the food for the soul found in ..."for God so love the world that he GAVE his only begotten Son. So that all who believe upon him shall be saved."

That "risk to believe" has had the greatest of life transforming benefits.
For that I am Most Thankful.

10 comments:

Denise said...

Thanks for sharing your lovely heart my friend.

God Chaser said...

thanks for sharing with us. I too am thankful I have a god in which I cam place complete trust.

Anonymous said...

thank God we can put our complete trust in Him who is always faithful. God bless you, donetta.

i said...

Thank you for sharing your thankful heart!

Remain blessed!

Kim @ Homesteader's Heart said...

You have chosen the only One that will sustain you forever. You'll never regret that choice. Wonderful things to be thankful for.
Blessings,
Kim

Kristi said...

You have an incredible testimony that so many need to hear!

Laurie Ann said...

Great post! It really spoke to me this morning. God bless you for sharing. Happy TT!

Anonymous said...

What an incredible life Donetta...your simple faith in God is an inspiration. God bless you and keep you.

Sharon

Peculiar said...

Oh Donetta, in so many ways our lives were different, but in so many ways they were the same. Like you though, I had to trust God for my everything. He has always done what He has promised and has always taken care of me and mine. We do have to risk it, but thank God that He makes good on His promises and not just for the one thing the one time, but He does it over and over and over. He is full of mercy and grace. I've always said that people will disappoint, but God never does, so put your trust in the "sure thing." It's the only guarantee life has to offer.

I trust Him and ask Him for the simple things too. It is my belief that God cares about everything, from the largest to the smallest thing in our lives and wants us to bring ALL of our praise, worship, concerns, and intercessions to the throne. My God supplies all of my needs according to His riches in glory. Well, from what I've seen in my life, He is really rich! He is rich in provisions, love, grace, etc. Don't you just love Him with all of your heart?!! I know you do, because I hear it every time I read one of your posts.

Unknown said...

Oh Donetta,

Wow, I have missed you my friend. I am sorry I have not visited for a long time but, WOW, am I glad to read this post today.

Donetta, if I ever need to sit at your feet to learn trusting, I am calling you. Your story is such an honor to our Lord. God bless you. Love you girl. Hugs!!

Older women likewise teach the younger women...

• how to love their husbands
• how to love their children
• how to be self-controlled
• how to be pure
• how to be keepers at home
• how to be kind and submissive (not subservient) to their own husbands. (See Titus 2:3-5)

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When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
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