Trusting God without Loving Him
Last summer Ginger and I prayed more than ever. We stood face-to-face with an extreme crossroads in our lives. We needed to decide which ministry position to pursue located in different parts of the country. Our decision felt life-altering. Praying often was easy and necessary.
We needed answers so we leaned on the person we trusted most: God.
God answered our prayers and revealed His beautiful will.
Recently, I sensed that my prayers have been less intense and regular. Why? The answers I need feel less pressing and less urgent. Then I wondered if God asks, “Do you just want answers or do you want a relationship?”
I lean on Him during the storm because I trust Him. I lean on Him during the calm because I love Him.
Learning . . .
I’m still confused. Are you saying you trust God without loving him (as the title seems to suggest) in the hard times? I don’t think that’s right at all. Maybe I’ve just misread.
Hey Trey I did not mean to imply that I do not or did not love God rather trust alone does not automatically, reveal love. I do believe it’s possible to trust without love. For example, I can trust the government without loving it, etc. I’m personally seeking a deeper relationship (more love) with God for reasons beyond His trustworthiness. Make sense? Thanks Trey!