Part 4 - Choosing To Trust God

Choosing to Trust God Part 4

Analogy of Credit Score.

Analogy of Credit Score. Raising the trust depends on GOD’S dealings with me, assuming that I CAN SEE His work in my life.

Analogy of Credit Score. • Trusting God is: – A PROCESS

Analogy of Credit Score. • Trusting God is: – A PROCESS – A CHOICE not a feeling

Analogy of Credit Score. • Trusting God is: – A PROCESS – A CHOICE not a feeling – INTENTIONAL

HOW TO GROW IN TRUSTING GOD?

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20)

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalms 118:1

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalms 118:1 • Recite the verse!

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalms 118:1 • Recite the verse! And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Why is God asking us to give thanks before we understand?

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Why is God asking us to give thanks before we understand? – To PROTECT our relationship with Him

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Why is God asking us to give thanks before we understand? – To PROTECT our relationship with Him – To have BETTER CHANCES understanding

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • "ALWAYS" means:

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • "ALWAYS" means: – Good and bad

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • "ALWAYS" means: – Good and BAD – Big and SMALL

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Giving Thanks = Praise Him

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Giving Thanks = Praise Him • Second hose Psalm 135 (136) Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever: Psalms 136:1-3

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) Giving Thanks = Thanks by Giving

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) Giving Thanks = Thanks by giving “Putting your money where your mouth is.”

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the Lord of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:10

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Growing in Trust = Giving from need

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Growing in Trust = Giving from need • Growing in Trust = Giving generously

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Growing in Trust = Giving from need • Growing in Trust = Giving generously • No giving = No Trust!

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Giving thanks by remembering

1. GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS (EPH 5:20) • Giving thanks by remembering Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. Isaiah 46:9

2. PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING (1 TH 5:17)

2. PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING (1 TH 5:17) "Without me you can do nothing" Jn 15:5

2. PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING (1 TH 5:17) "Without me you can do nothing" Jn 15:5 • Efficient Vs. Effective

2. PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING (1 TH 5:17) Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me." Psalm 50:15

2. PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING (1 TH 5:17)

Trust is all about CONSISTANCY!

2. PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING (1 TH 5:17)

Trust is all about CONSISTANCY!

3. KEEP WATCH OVER DOUBTFUL THOUGHTS

3. KEEP WATCH OVER DOUBTFUL THOUGHTS

When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" Luke 18:8

3. KEEP WATCH OVER DOUBTFUL THOUGHTS Keep your heart (thoughts) with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23

3. KEEP WATCH OVER DOUBTFUL THOUGHTS • How to counterattack thoughts? 1. Label them 2. Do not answer them 3. If too late, offer repentance 4. Go to God with your confusions 5. Never stop your spiritual routine

4. TRUSTING AND ACTING WISELY

4. TRUSTING AND ACTING WISELY • Our responsibility to pray, also to act wisely

4. TRUSTING AND ACTING WISELY • Our responsibility to pray, also to act wisely • Acting wisely involves seeking godly counsel