In God we trust ?

I have read over the years a lot about trust in regards to leadership.

The importance of trust on teams.

The importance of trust amongst the people we work with.

I like the book from Steven Covey called: The Speed of Trust.

Almost M talks about trust in this blog post.

Trust is important. I think we would all agree.

However, I must admit that there is another part of trust that I often mess up. It is my trust in the Lord. This week as I was reading some verses in the Old Testament I came across one I have read a lot:

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,

but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.   Psalm 20:7 (ESV)

And then one I have not read as much:

¹ “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,”
says the Lord.
“You make plans that are contrary to mine.
You make alliances not directed by my Spirit,
thus piling up your sins.
² For without consulting me,
you have gone down to Egypt for help.
You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection.
You have tried to hide in his shade.
³ But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated,
and by depending on him, you will be disgraced.

Isaiah 30: 1 – 3 (NLT)

Too often I put my trust in the wrong things in order to see my goals fulfilled.  I sell out.  I put my trust in “Pharaoh” for provision for myself or our ministry instead of God’s provision.