Be Happy in Jesus

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July 30
Whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:20

"I believe the happiest and truest of Christians are those who never dare to doubt God."
Charles H. Spurgeon

Boo Thought: Dang, this trusting thing can certainly trip us up. Just when we think we have it down pat the ticker tape runs across our minds shouting (like storm warnings on the TV) "Warning, God really doesn't have your back on this one. You better step in and take charge!"

Our heart rate increases, the joy and peace are stolen from us, and our minds and our ways (which we read yesterday are nothing like the Lord's) become taxed and take over.



I think I am going to take my One A Day vitamin box and write the words Trust in the Lord on it. This will remind me to take one day at a time to trust in the Lord for His provisions for that day!

Trust and obey for there's no better way to be happy in Jesus, than to trust and obey.



Let's Pray: Good morning God, it is a blessing to know You are at Your command station and nothing takes You off guard. Please guard our hearts, so we are not easily swayed by deception which robes our happiness. When our trust begins to waiver, build us back up. Bring to mind Your faithfulness to many generations and walk with us day by day. In Jesus Name, Amen

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