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God, Can I Really �Trust You In Everything?

Lamentations 3:19-27

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  • The word “trust” in the Bible appears 191 times

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  • The word “trust” in the Bible appears 191 times

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  • Can I Really Trust and Rely On God?

Lam 3��19 I remember my affliction and my wandering,

the bitterness and the gall.

20 I well remember them,

and my soul is downcast within me.

21 Yet this I call to mind

and therefore I have hope:

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  • Can I Really Trust and Rely On God?

Lam 3��19 I remember my affliction and my wandering,

the bitterness and the gall.

20 I well remember them,

and my soul is downcast within me.

21 Yet this I call to mind

and therefore I have hope:

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  • Can I Really Trust and Rely On God?

Cal To God His Promises (Remember His promises)

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10 Promises of God

1. God promises to strengthen you.

“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” (Ephesians 3:14-16 ESV)

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10 Promises of God

2. God promises to give you rest.

“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.’” (Matthew 11:28-30 NLT)

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10 Promises of God

3. God promises to take care of all your needs.

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT)

�Other promises: �Go to �MichaelAbagon.blogspot.com

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The Bible is God’s extension of His trustworthiness.

Deuteronomy 7:9, Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments;

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Why Do I Trust The Bible?

1. The biblical manuscripts have been reliably transmitted from the authors to us today.��2. There is no motive on behalf of the authors to merit distrust of their testimonies.��3. The books of the Bible are the ones early followers of Jesus considered authoritative.

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Why Do I Trust The Bible?

1. The biblical manuscripts have been reliably transmitted from the authors to us today.��2. There is no motive on behalf of the authors to merit distrust of their testimonies.��3. The books of the Bible are the ones early followers of Jesus considered authoritative.

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Why Do I Trust The Bible?

1. The biblical manuscripts have been reliably transmitted from the authors to us today.��2. There is no motive on behalf of the authors to merit distrust of their testimonies.��3. The books of the Bible are the ones early followers of Jesus considered authoritative.

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Why Can I Trust God? Lam 3:22-24

Because of His compassion. 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his � compassions never fail.

Because His faithfulness is always fresh. � 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Because of His promptness. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;therefore I will wait for � him.”

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Why Can I Trust God? Lam 3:22-24

Because of His compassion. � 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his � compassions never fail.

Because His devotion. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Because of His promptness. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;therefore I will wait for � him.”

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Why Can I Trust God? Lam 3:22-24

Because of His compassion. � 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his � compassions never fail.

Because His devotion. � 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Because of His provision. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;therefore I will wait for � him.”

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What Do I Need To Do If I Trust God? Lam 3:25-27

Put your hope in Him. � 25a, The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,

Seek Him. � 25b, to the one who seeks him;

Wait on Him. � 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

Endure and Persevere. � 27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

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What Do I Need To Do If I Trust God? Lam 3:25-27

Put your hope in Him. � 25a, The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,

Seek Him. � 25b, to the one who seeks him;

Wait on Him. � 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

Endure and Persevere. � 27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

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What Do I Need To Do If I Trust God? Lam 3:25-27

Put your hope in Him. � 25a, The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,

Seek Him. � 25b, to the one who seeks him;

Wait on Him. � 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

Endure and Persevere. � 27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

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What Do I Need To Do If I Trust God? Lam 3:25-27

Put your hope in Him. � 25a, The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,

Seek Him. � 25b, to the one who seeks him;

Wait on Him. � 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

Endure and Persevere. � 27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.