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Is It My Faith or Trust

These two words; faith and trust are similar yet they are also different. We will have levels of both as we depend on God for our healing. The dictionary defines faith as: unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence. It defines trust as; firm belief or confidence of or in the honesty, integrity, reliability, justice, etc. of another person or thing. As I have "faith," I believe something is or will be so. When I "trust" I have complete reliance in someone or something else. Therefore, I believe, we will exercise both when we desire healing. My emphasis in this message is offering reason for trusting in the Lord. The Bible provides our best reason for trusting God. So, the following Scriptures are provided here for your reading convenience. These are by no means all the Biblical references to "trust" but just a few I have chosen for this message. You will be greatly informed and encouraged when you research all other references.

“Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.” (Psalm 4:5)

“But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say; ‘you are my God’.” (Psalm 31:14)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5)

“Let your collection of idols deliver you, but the wind will carry them all away, a breath will take them, but he who puts his trust in Me shall possess the land, and shall inherit My holy mountain.” (Isaiah 57:13)

I, Melton,  have learned to trust the Lord for everything in my life. You can say, it takes a "leap of faith" to trust in Him, but I have "faith" in Him because, I know I can "trust" Him.

I believe, no, I know you can too! Because He loves you, and plans for all good to be yours, if only you will call upon Him in faith, trusting in His love and His will for your life. You are blessed this day!

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