THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Lord, meditating on the psalmist’s comments in Psalm 25, I sensed his brokenness and his need for redemption. His anxiety over the future gnawed at his soul. He was in a dark place. Many Christ followers have found themselves in similar situations. I have.

“O Lord,” the psalmist pledged. “I give my life to You. I trust in You my God,” (Psalm 25:1,2).

Living by his own standards didn’t pan out. Where’s the happiness? The fulfillment? He finally gave up trying to live on his own terms. Yes, he respected You. Yes, he acknowledged You as God. But being human, he inherited from Adam the “I’m the Supreme Ruler of My Life” DNA. Eventually, that DNA made its way to me.

God, You are adamant. We don’t play Let’s Make a Deal with You. When we come to You, we come to You on Your terms, not ours. Your terms are straightforward: humble ourselves, confess we’ve sinned, repent and trust that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross paid for our sins. (drum roll) Welcome to the Kingdom of God.

To trust You, God, means I trust my eternal soul to Your safekeeping. I trust what You say, I trust You are who You say You are, and will do what You say You will do. I believe Jesus’ sacrifice paid for my sins.

We’re redeemed but remain imperfect humans. I trust You for my salvation but what about other areas of my life? Only by Your Spirit’s help can I trust You 100 percent fully. My plea is often the same as the desperate father in Mark 9:24, “Lord, I believe [trust], help my unbelief.”

Jesus, I trust You. Amen.