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Trusting Christ Through Trials · The Call to Women in Faith Podcast

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  Hello there. Do you sometimes feel that the world is attacking you?
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  There is a sinkhole of chaos and you are drowning in it.
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  And as if that is not sufficient, you have a cold or a fever and you are missing
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  appointments letting people down.
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  Happens to the best of us. But we who believe in Christ get to charge on because
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  we are strengthened in Christ.
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  Quote, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. End quote.
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  Philippians chapter 4 verse 13.
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  I have heard secular motivational phrases like trust in yourself,
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  believe in yourself, you are enough.
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  In my humble opinion, this is dangerous advice. Puts a lot of pressure on the
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  individual to navigate this Satan-soaked world.
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  Many times, the situations we find ourselves in are out of our control,
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  Weather that causes all kinds of problems, sickness, hurt, and pain caused by misunderstandings.
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  The list is very long.
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  I am going through a minor spell right now, and hope that I am going to come
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  out stronger at the other end like James promised.
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  Quote, My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
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  knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. End quote.
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  James, chapter 1. Verse 2 and 3.
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  While I was praying this morning, it occurred to me that I do not trust God as much as I should. Why?
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  I know he suffered, was crucified, died, and resurrected.
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  He did it for me and everyone else. He laid down his life to save me.
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  Think he can get me out of a minor pickle?
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  Quote, Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. End quote.
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  Also, what about all the wonderful things He has done in my life so far?
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  What else has God to do to gain my trust?
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  At that, the one that benefits from trusting Him is me. How convicting.
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  You will keep Him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you,
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  because He trusts in you.
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  Isaiah 26.3 Dear Jesus, you took my place and died for me so that I can have everlasting life.
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  You were there beside me through thick and thin.
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  You answered every prayer in a way that was in my best interest.
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  You made me feel loved and important. Please relieve me of distrust so that
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  I can have a deep relationship with you.
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  Teach me to trust you as you trust our Father Almighty. Amen.