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“Trusting God is a series of choices, not a one-time event.”

A thought by Christine Caine from her book, Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure (p. 76). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

But I thought that if I trusted Him once in my salvation then that would take care of my future.  There is also a continuing part.

Paul the writer of Philippians 2:12-13 in the NT in the Bible says, “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

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Christine says, “Trusting God is a series of choices, not a one-time event. And it requires something of us, which is why Paul calls it ‘work.’ It means choosing, again and again, and again, to:

• Stay connected to God and his process. Daily.
• Process disorientation through God’s perspective. Immediately.
• Risk, be vulnerable and believe. Resiliently.
• Ask God for help when we don’t have the answers. Courageously.”

She goes on, “Choosing to trust God is part of how we live an intentional life. We choose not to avoid disappointment. Not to avoid pain. But rather to learn to manage our disappointments well, and to embrace the truth that the new adventure ahead looks different than we expected.

“Disappointment is a place we pass through, not a place we stay. God wants us emotionally engaged in his purposes. Living in the moment. Fully alive. Hopeful. He wants us to let him restore our hearts, so we can keep moving forward and fulfill his good purpose for our lives. Even when people—and life—fail us.”

So, will you do that?  Will you let him restore your heart so you can keep moving forward so he can fulfill his purpose in your life?  Will you?

Yes, yes!
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