We have a choice about how we will respond to our trials. We can worry, get uptight, and complain, or we can choose to trust God and rejoice in Him. Philippians 4:4 tells us we are to rejoice in the Lord always, not just when we feel like it.
Thanksgiving in hard times is a crucial building block of trust. How can we trust God without thanking Him?
To trust God, we must know Him. What qualities of God are foundational for a trusting relationship?
- Psalm 13:5
- Psalm 28:7
- Jeremiah 32:17-19
- Nahum 1:7
Excerpted from Keys to Joy: How to Unlock God’s Gift of Lasting Happiness.