Trust in the Lord

I created this devotional for my two Great Grandsons Ages 6 and 8. They both have their own bibles.

I think about what it really means to trust God in my everyday life. The Bible says in Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” That reminds me not to only trust God a little, but with everything—my thoughts, my choices, and even my worries. When I feel afraid, I remember Psalm 56:3, “When I am afraid, I will trust in You,” and it helps me know I can always go to God no matter how I feel.

Sometimes things can feel hard, but Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” That gives me confidence that I am never alone—God is helping me every step of the way.

I also think about how important it is to tell the truth. Proverbs 12:22 says, “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” I want to be someone who makes God happy by being honest. And Proverbs 12:19 reminds me that “Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.” The truth always lasts, but lies never do.

When I’m tempted to hide something wrong, I remember Numbers 32:23, which tells me that my sin will find me out. That helps me understand that I can’t hide anything from God. But I’m also thankful for 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us.” That means when I tell God the truth about my mistakes, He forgives me and makes my heart clean again.

Zacchaeus was a tax collector who was known for his dishonesty, but when he met Jesus, he repented and promised to repay everyone he had cheated. Luke 19:1-10.

So I want to trust God with all my heart, tell the truth in everything I do, and remember that God loves me, forgives me, and helps me grow every day.

Patrick Brown was born at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ on February 25^th, 1949. He became a Christian Believer when he stepped off the plane in Vietnam in 1971. Since that time, he has devoted his life to the Lord through ministering as a Sunday School teacher in various churches in Mississippi. He is a graduate of Exploding Evangelism (EE) and certified as a Gospel Evangelist Trainer. Patrick is a member on staff at Christian Grandfather Magazine in charge of Daily Devotionals. He and his wife, Sherrilyn, enjoy retirement in Ridgeland, MS.They have two Daughters, five Grandsons and two Great Grandsons.

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