--TRUSTING GOD WITH THE BIG AND THE SMALL -

"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 straight your paths. Be not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. It will be healing your flesh and refreshment to your bones."
--(Proverbs 3:5-8)

A number of years ago, a man by the name of J. B. Phillips wrote a book entitled 'Your God is Too Small'. In it, he points out that many Christians today so often have a tiny God that they cannot trust. Sure, they'll pray for God to work in the less significant aspects of life, but they become timid and shy when it comes to asking for the big things.

You and I have a great God. He's a loving God, a faithful God, and a powerful God who we can trust because He deserves our trust. And a genuine faith is one that will step out and ask for the risky things in life, not just the small, safe things.

So whatever you're experiencing today, whether it's big or small, hand it over to God and trust that He is both willing and able to handle whatever you give Him!
--Daily Word/JG
[Sometimes we ask God, 'Will you heal me, or give me a raise'? Maybe we ask for just something like giving us a different car. Our God is so magnificent, that He is able to do far more than we could ever wish ask, hope or think. We must remember that He sees the whole picture. He knows about all of our tomorrows. So we must 'give it to Him', then leave whatever it is in His hands to handle the way He knows is best. Sometimes He says, "Yes", sometimes it's "No", and other times "Not now". So we give it to Him and take our hands off. He knows the outcome. TRUST HIM! And as Scripture tells us, "In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." ]