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“God can be trusted but not manipulated.”

A thought by Andy Stanley (2009-03-31) in his book, The Principle of the Path: How to Get fromWhere You Are to Where You Want to Be (p. 168). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition.

There was a game show back in the late 50’s emceed by Johnny Carson before he went on to Tonight Show fame called Who Do You Trust?    Let me ask you that question, who do you trust more, you or God?

I know what the answer we give is but I don’t think it is the answer we live.  In some things we may be afraid to trust God so we try to manipulate Him through all this good stuff we do hoping He will reward us and give us what we want.

Have you ever had someone act sooo nice to you and compliment you and you know they have an ulterior motive?  They want something from you.  Kids sometimes do that with parents.  Does it work? 

It doesn’t work with God either.  He knows our heart.  He knows our motives.  He also knows what’s best.   He can be trusted and He won’t allow us to manipulate Him.

Solomon wrote something on this in his book of wisdom in the Old Testament in the Bible.  Proverbs 3.5-6 (Msg), “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own.  Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.”   

So who do you really trust?
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  1. Genuine HopeAugust 21, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Fear and Trust are absolutely huge in my path of life. They determine everything I do!

    It was when I came to Trust God concerning EVERYTHING, that I really began to grow in him... and find healing.

    By trusting Him fully, I've gained more perspective what things I don't trust. I have a better balance of trust/distrust of people around me, and of myself.

    I look to God for answers first. I seek the advice of spiritually mature people. I ask God to teach me.

    "Show me your ways, O Lord. Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God, my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5

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  2. Bill WilliamsAugust 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    thanks so much for your thoughts!!!

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