Complete Trust

We have an inexhaustible source of peace, strength, protection and compassion in God.

 Trust – to move fast for refuge, to be confident or sure

 Forever – eternity, perpetually, without end

 The Lord – Jehovah, the self-Existent or Eternal

 Everlasting – time out of mind, eternity, continuance

 Rock – a​​ refuge, strength

Where is your trust? ​​ Notice the word​​ in. Only two letters and seemingly insignificant yet without our trust being​​ in​​ the Lord, failure is eminent. ​​ All other sources of our confidence will be unsuccessful. ​​ Where does your strength come from?  ​​​​ Where do you turn for safety? ​​ In​​ God​​ alone we find refuge.

 Deuteronomy​​ 32:4 "The Rock! His work is perfect, for all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

 Isaiah​​ 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation, I​​ will trust and not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation."

God is unchanging in His love and power at all times and in all circumstances. ​​ 

Matthew Poole’s Commentary​​ says God is “a sure refuge to all those that trust in Him, through all generation; therefore you may safely trust in Him, and that forever”.

“Happy are those who are protected and kept in peace by their Omnipotent God. ​​ Is there one in our house who does not trust in the Lord? ​​ Let us pray that all our minds may be stayed on God”. ​​ Spurgeon Devotional Commentary

We have an inexhaustible source of peace, strength, protection and compassion in God.

 Psalm​​ 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

 Psalm 62:8​​ Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.

I pray you place your trust in God, not yourself nor any other person or thing. ​​ Have confidence in His care for you. ​​ Seek His shelter and guidance​​ in all things​​ and He will sustain you for His glory.

 Proverbs​​ 3:5-6​​ Trust in​​ the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.​​ In​​ all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Have a beautiful day as you Focus Heavenward. ​​ 

Author: Sharyn Balogh

You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.