Movie Credits or the Plot of Your Life

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 While reading through the book of Proverbs I looked at the passage that appears at the top of this page. During times of severe trial, these verses can take on extra meaning. What does it mean to trust in God with “all” our heart, to acknowledge Him in “all” our ways. Related to this is the following question from a Bible commentary: “Is Jesus Christ the One who gets the credits in the movie of your life, or is He the plot?” Times of tragedy and loss have a way of answering this question for us. If you have been basically doing things on your own while occasionally expressing a semi-sense of dependence on Him for your life and work and family, then you may not be prepared for suffering. But if you build a habit of daily acknowledging Him as your source and sustainer, you will feel welcome rushing to His side in an emergency. “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness,” Jesus told His followers, “and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33) - peace in the midst of anxious moments, courage in the midst of fear, and contentment and joy in the midst of lack. These are the sweet rewards for those who have made Jesus Christ the plot of their lives. Is Jesus just part of the movie credits in your life or is He the plot? What would have to change in your life to make Him the plot? I’d love to talk to you personally. For more on help I can provide and how you can reach me, check out… http://truthatlife.com/ or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com