Why Should I Trust God Completely?

Keys to a Successful Life
Why Should I Trust God Completely?

I. Introduction

A. God created each of us in such a way that we all have a desire to something than ourselves!

B. Any time I trust any person or anything more than , God calls that an in my life.

II. What Happens When I Trust Anyone or Anything More Than God?

A. I will become

1. Jeremiah 10:14 (NLT) The whole human race is foolish and has no knowledge! The craftsmen are disgraced by the idols they make, for their carefully shaped works are a fraud.

B. I end up being by it

1. I Corinthians 12:2 (NLT) You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols.

2. Psalm 115:8 (NLT) And those who make them are just like them, as are all who trust in them.

3. We want a god we can !

4. “Do I exist for , or does God exist for ?”

III. Why Don’t I Trust God More?

A. Because I don’t really personally!

1. If you have some idea about what is like, you’re not going to trust Him!

2. What matters is what says He is like!

IV. Why Should I Trust God Completely?

A. Because God tells the !

1. Hebrews 6:18a (NLT) So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie.

2. John 14:6 (NAS) “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”

B. Because God

1. John 3:16 (NAS) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

C. Because is in

1. Psalm 33:10-11 (NLT) ¹⁰The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes. ¹¹But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.

2. Romans 8:28 (NAS) And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

3. doesn’t cause to happen!

D. Because God will when I trust Him completely

1. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NAS) ⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. ⁶In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

2. Jesus wants to say to you, “Don’t be . .”

3. “God, whatever You say, I’m going to do it because I !”

V. Conclusion