July 05, 2010 (put your trust in God)

put your trust in God
photo by Patrick Frey

"How horrible it will be for these people.
They have run away from me.
They don't pray to me sincerely,
even though they cry in their beds…
They have turned against me.”
- Hosea 7:13,14 GWT

God has throughout the Bible
brought affliction to people
in an attempt to turn them back to Him
but still they sought Him not.

How many, afflicted with illness and disease,
maintain a self-induced, prideful stance
instead of turning to God?

“The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name trust you, O LORD,
because you have never deserted
those who seek your help.”
- Psalm 9:9,10 GWT

“Blessed is the person
who places his confidence in the LORD”
- Psalm 40:4 GWT