Trained To Trust
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Have you ever driven to the gym and circled the parking lot several times, trying to find the closest space to the entrance so you can quickly get inside and jump on the treadmill? I’ve been guilty of this myself until I realized that the best parking spot at a gym is actually the one furthest from the door, not the closest! Why? Because you don’t go to the gym for comfort; you go to get fit and strong. Achieving that only happens when you challenge yourself to go the extra distance. As Christians, Christ has called us to pick up our cross and follow Him. Carrying a cross isn't easy, so we can be assured that continuous comfort wasn’t His plan for us either. Jesus wants us to step outside of our comfort zone so that He can be glorified in us. When we are going through something painful, it helps to remember that we have the perfect Trainer who allows discomfort to make us physically, mentally, and spiritually stronger. God will never waste our tears; instead, He will use them to prepare us for every good work He has planned. Let’s not strive for comfort to the point that we live ineffective, lukewarm lives. Our pain here is temporary, but our rewards are eternal!
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About the Book
Who do you trust? This question often remains unanswered until we find ourselves in difficult situations or facing challenges that test our faith. But what if our problems and struggles are the training we need to equip and strengthen us for a future that only God can see? We may not realize it at the time, but we are being prepared to trust God in every situation. This book is a collection of devotionals designed to encourage readers to have faith in God's ability, timing, and methods. When we encounter challenges, we can remind ourselves that He has the power to turn our messes into messages and our tests into testimonies—all for our benefit and His glory. May this book inspire you to be bold and fearless in your faith, knowing that you have been trained by the best!
About the Author
Jennifer began her journey as an author when she wrote Press On—Stories of Endurance, Faith, and Trust, which was published in 2017. Since then, her writings have appeared in notable publications like the Western Journal, Stories of Roaring Faith, and the Christian Post. She is also a YouVersion Partner, where she writes devotionals for Bible.com.