Something to think about.

At the moment, I am going through a really hard time. Things are going wrong in every aspect of my life and this weekend, I felt like looking to God and asking,

"Why me? What have I ever done to deserve what Im going through?"

Then, I got to work this morning and things got even worse. I needed to talk to my mom. She called me, but got cut off and couldnt call back again. I just wanted to climb under my desk and cry.

Then, I got this in my inbox.

And as soon as I had read it, I felt something tell me that it was going to be ok and that my Heavenly Father would look after me.

I also felt that there might be someone else who needs to read this.

Hence, the reason for this post.

God Smiles When We Trust

By faith, Noah built a ship in the middle of dry land. He was warned about something he couldnt see, and acted on what he was told. . . . As a result, Noah became intimate with God. Hebrews 11:7 (MSG)
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Imagine this scene: One day God comes to Noah and says, Im disappointed in human beings. In the entire world, no one but you thinks about me. But Noah, when I look at you, I start smiling. Im pleased with your life, so Im going to flood the world and start over with you and your family. I want you to build a giant ship that will save you and the animals.
There were three problems that could have caused Noah to doubt:

First, Noah had never seen rain because prior to the flood God irrigated the earth from the ground up (Genesis 2:5-6).

Second, Noah lived hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean. Even if he could learn to build a ship, how would he get it to water?

Third, there was the problem of rounding up all the animals and then caring for them.
But Noah didnt complain or make excuses. He trusted God completely, and that made God smile.
Trusting God completely means having faith that God knows what is best for your life. You expect him to keep his promises, help you with problems, and do the impossible when necessary.

The Bible says, He takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love (Psalm 147:11 TEV).
It took Noah 120 years to build the ark. I imagine he faced many discouraging days. With no sign of rain year after year, he was probably criticized as a crazy man who thinks God speaks to him. I imagine Noahs children were often embarrassed by the giant ship being built in their front yard.
Yet Noah kept on trusting God.
In what areas of your life do you need to trust God completely?
Trusting is an act of worship. Just as parents are pleased when children trust them, your faith makes God happy. The Bible says, Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6 NIV).

How awesome was that?

Noah trusted God for 120 years!
That amazes me.
I battle to trust unfailingly for 5mins.
Wow.

Not sure who needed this as much as I did, but may you be blessed. x