The phrase of " I Know"

Lately, I have been asked a lot of advice. Do I mind this? No I don't. I've also been asked to listen to many different circumstances. I don't mind this either, I am very good listener. But what has recently interested me is that the advice I am giving is repeated over and over. From person to person. People are asking me the same questions. Telling me the same stories. Needing  my advice on the same things. I am quite serious when I say that in the span of 2 weeks, the Lord laid on my heart Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." and multiple people came asking me advice on the economy or venting about jobs or lack there of, or unrest and unhappiness. I don't think I've given a verse so many times. Whew!. not that this is a bad verse, it happens to be one of my favorites. Not only was the Lord attributing this to others but also in my life. I love when He does that.  

I know it's tough in our world. Our economy in America is trashed, our government has major issues. And trust doesn't exist. Maybe, just maybe that's why God has this verse in His Word.  One of the greatest thing about God is He can be trusted with ANYTHING. Since I have been attending church, we always talk about taking on the circumstances of life. We aren't supposed to by the way, they just stress us out. Life is hard. It wasn't meant to be easy. Easy street does not exist. No matter how much money you have, no matter have many things, or how happy you try to be, it's never going to get easier. Unless you have Jesus Christ.  He says:

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 

This doesn't mean life won't be tough, the Bible promises trials and tribulation. Just because I have Jesus doesn't mean I get a perfect life here on earth. I still will struggle and have trial. But I have Jesus. My savior will Never leave me nor forsake me. Hebrews 13:5
 
Listening to people and their hardship is hard. I too have my own hardship. But what seems to be the most common phrase after I give my advice is, " I know." I know God has a plan... I know His way is perfect ... I already know that verse. Etc. Etc. The question is, if you truly KNOW it why aren't you believing it?  


There is a huge, ginormous difference knowing something and believing something. When the Word says Trust in the LORD, we are supposed to obey and trust. Trust is hard. I struggle everyday with it. But the Lord is sovereign. He has a plan. My life has been spinning out of control and yet God already knew the outcome.  I am tired of hearing, I know I know I know. If we have any comfort in this world, it's found in Jesus. Did you know worrying is a sin? Oh man I commit this sin a lot. But the Lord calls me on it. The other day loading my dishwasher I was worrying something in my mind. The Lord told me, " I am here, worrying accomplishes nothing." Philippians 4: 6:7 says


"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." 


My new advice  for people and for myself is this, open the Word of God. You know HIS Words. The Bible. Read what He has to say for your life. Read what He wants You to. And Trust it. The last time I checked Jesus Christ was on the throne!!!!!!! It doesn't matter, what the government is cutting today, or who is in office, or how much you hate your job. Find the joy in what you have today, trust God for tomorrow. " Seek ye first the kingdom of God and it's righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Satan wants you to be afraid. He wants you to look at the worlds unrest and go oh no, what are we going to do. He wants that fear. Do you really want to oblige him? Do you really want to give into your sinful self and shun God for fear? I don't. God is in control... Nothing surprises Him. 

"Jesus Jesus Jesus, how I thank you Lord. For showing me how wrong worry is. For how important you Word is to our lives. God you are holy. You are coming soon Father. Help your peace that reigns in my heart shine for other people to see Your Glory God. Thank you Father, for hearing my inner most thoughts and calling me on them. Thank you God for being ahead of my fears and failures. My worries and anxiety. Help me overcome my need to worry. Help me believe what the Bible says and leave it in your hands. For your hands are perfect Jesus. I love you Lord. Strengthen me to fight to battle of tomorrow, even if the battle is only in my head. "

In your precious name, Amen