Gospel simply means good news. The good news is Christ. Believing in what Christ Jesus did for us is the foundation of everything I will be writing about on this blog. It’s the foundation of my life. We can put our trust in Christ because of what he did for us. He is our hope.
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“The one who trusts in himself, in his own richness or ideologies is destined for unhappiness. The one who trusts in the Lord, on the other hand, bears fruit even of time of drought.” Pope Francis
Pope Francis was referring to Jeremiah 17:7-8, which says.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (ESV)
Read moreWhat Trusting God Looks Like (My Mars Hill Story)
One of my smart friends said that last summer. No expectations? Hmm…that’s not the usual way I operate. I’m a planner, an organizer, a goal setter, and if I’m being honest, a bit of a bull dog when it comes to getting what I want. I grab onto something and don’t let go- until it goes my way. There’s certainly a place for those attributes, when applied appropriately, but what I want even more than getting my own way, is for God to be able to do what he wants in my life.
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Trusting in the Lord, with all of our hearts, will be the theme of this blog. I have long known this portion of scripture to be true. I’m someone who grew up in church, who knows a lot of "right" answers when it comes to sounding like a Christian. The truths of the Christian faith have been in my head for a long time. But just because something is in my head, doesn’t mean it has worked its way into my heart. Only the Holy Spirit can do that work. I've been learning to trust in Jesus throughout my life and I’ve experienced the blessings of what happens when I do.
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