Disappointment is a feeling we all try to avoid. Uncertainty produces feelings of anxiety and fear that sometimes prohibits us from stepping outside of our comfort zone. In any relationship trust is a necessity, but especially in our relationships with Christ. God has this funny way of what seems like telling you as little information as possible which at times drives me crazy.
Recently I began a 90 day Bible reading plan, and this process gave me sort of an epiphany. When reading the old testament it is so easy to get frustrated with the Israelites. “Hard Headed” would be an understatement. Even after witnessing God’s power time after time the Israelites were double minded and had difficulty trusting God when placed outside of their comfort zone. Instead they turned to other gods and refused to abandon their own plans leading to a lot of unnecessary hardships. And before I got too proud I realized I wasn’t so much different. When placed outside of my comfort zone, when things don’t go the way I’ve planned, I began to second guess God. I try to rely on my own power instead of trusting Him. I don’t want to be like the Israelites, how many times will God have to reveal His power before I trust Him. How we ever get trust issues with God who has never failed us I’m not sure, but my faith will no longer be confined to my comfort zone, I’m stepping out.
But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:6-8
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5: 7- Paige A. Henry
