Trusting God

A lot of times I find myself in the mindset that if I just had a boyfriend (etc.) I would be happier and more fulfilled. Time and time again I am reminded that I am completely fulfilled right now in Christ. Psalm 118:8 says, "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man."

Not only do I frequently forget to be content in Christ, but I also expect too much of other people. Humans are frail, they will fail you at some point, they will make mistakes, just like I do. If I place my future happiness in another person I will be disappointed. If I put my trust in God, however, I will never be disappointed. "Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him." (Psalm 37:4, 7a)

Sometimes I get into a "funk," I guess you could say, when I allow my emotions to control me too much. In those times I sometimes think, "Where are you, God? You feel so far away!" In those times I call out to God, asking Him to help me to trust fully in Him, to be my comfort and guide. James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." Just like any relationship, both parties have responsibilities. God is ever ready to give to His children, if they would only ask.

Matthew 7:7-11
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!" (ESV)