http://www.onemissionsociety.org.uk/channel-post.aspx?cnl=robin-sloss-men-for-missions-uk&pst=lean-onthe-promiser&dt=2012-04-22This Easter , my Heavenly Father has given me a great message, and that is to trust , trust and trust in God. Like the most obedient sheep that follows the Good Shepherd, I must follow Him. A messenger in human form told me to hold on to God's safe Hand, and that He will slowly but surely elevate me from the deep mire of trials I'm in. That has reminded me of St.Francis de Sales who says :
In all your affairs, rely wholly on God’s providence, through which alone you must look for success. Nevertheless, strive quietly on your part to cooperate with its designs…. Imitate little children who with one hand hold fast to their father while with the other they gather strawberries or blackberries from the hedges. — ( Introduction to the Devout Life, III.10)Well, good. So I thought I'll do some search on how to trust . The best thing is to follow the Saints who trusted. There are some excellent prayers of Trust too. Today I will take St. Francis de Sales and his prayer of trust.
Complete trust in God St. Francis de Sales
Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life with fear. Rather, look on them with full confidence that, as they arise, God to whom you belong will in His love enable you to profit by them. He has guided you thus far in life. Do you but hold fast to His dear Hand, and He will lead you safely through all trials. Whenever you cannot stand, He will carry you lovingly in His arms.
Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same Eternal Father who takes care of you today will care for you tomorrow, and every day of your life. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then, and put aside all useless thoughts, all vain dreads and all anxious imaginations.
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” - Corrie Ten Boom
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