Active

As you know, I've been writing about doing the "Unshakeable Trust" book and workbook by Joyce Meyer.  My God visits from this set of books are uplifting, convicting and ongoing!  As I was working on them a few days ago, I felt the words ACTIVE TRUST come up in my spirit.  Not really sure how that works, it's not like I hear actual words spoken, but more like a picture of the words in my head.  I just know it's a God think.  LOL 

God wants active trust.  I think a lot of the time, and I'll speak for myself here, I have mindlessness as opposed to trust.  The act of refusing to think about something, ignoring the problem or issue is not trust at all.  My thing is compartmentalizing to get through the day.  I put the things I don't like in my life in a box, seal it up and refuse to dwell on it....that way I can get through my day without falling apart.  It's avoidance, passivity.  And I don't think that is what God is asking for from us.  I think the Lord wants us to put our sadness, our worries, our life struggles in His hands and trust Him to work them out for good.  Romans 8:28  And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

So what is this ACTIVE TRUST God put in my heart?  It's trust without complaining, accusing and throwing fits.  Trusting without worry and fret.  Living in thanksgiving, speaking God's praises and keeping a good attitude.  It's saying often, "Lord, thank You, I know You've got this."  It's not ignoring the problem, but being aware of the One who is working on your behalf and rejoicing in His care. 

Wow.  What a beautiful phrase the Lord created!  A lovely concept designed to bring peace and rest to our hearts, minds and lives.  Matthew 11:28  Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Lord, thank You.  Help me to see the difference between passivity and active trust.  You truly have our lives worked out just right, just perfectly....even when we don't understand and even when it hurts.  Lord, help me and all of us to remember and believe this even when it's hard, and with all of our hearts.  You are so good.  Some days the troubles seem to mount to the skies.  We don't know how things will ever work out.  There are areas in my life that are like that.  Lord, I put them into Your hands.  I come to You and lay my burdens down.  I know You've got this.  And I will praise You. 

Try active trust through praise and thanksgiving today.