Fully Committed?

The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. [2 Chronicles 16.9a]

Asa had experienced the provision and protection of the LORD at an earlier time in his life and reign as king of Judah. But the time came when Asa failed to seek the LORD and depend entirely upon Him. It just so happens that Asa also began to oppress his people at the same time.

If I were taking a lesson from Asa's life, then I would conclude that I should trust the LORD and not trust in others or myself. The analogies to my own life at this particular time are uncanny. Suffice it to say, I believe I have begun to trust in a man and not the LORD in regards to my career and income. In other words, my heart has not been fully committed to the LORD. Oh sure, I have read the Bible, prayed, and written a lot of my thoughts here in this blog, but, when it comes to my income and livelihood, I am afraid I have placed my trust in a man.

As the Bible speaks to my heart today, I feel I am faced with my betrayal and confronted to make a decision - if for no other reason than the principle of it - to re-commit my heart fully to the LORD trusting Him with my financial well-being.

Wow, it feels really good and right to write what I have written here, but the thought of carrying through with this direction is frightening!

Father, help me by the work of Christ on my behalf to trust You and You alone!