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.” Disappointed 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
Continuing a thought from a book I am reading...