Trusting in God - from where I stand

Isn't it funny how it seems so hard to trust God that he is in control and that he has our life all worked out when we least know our own future? How easy it is to say, "I trust you, Jesus" when we are certain that there will be money in the bank, food on the table, and work to occupy our time. Recently, I have been praying that I would learn to trust God and that I would genuinely experience the need to trust in Him. I find myself now leaning more on Jesus than I've ever needed to in all my life. Am I out on the streets begging for bread? By no means! I have food, a home, a vehicle, clothes to wear, a bed to lay my head on, and yet still I feel the overwhelming need to trust Him. Logically, my decisions may be frowned upon by some as irresponsible or as being based off of emotions. I find no reason to defend myself against such claims. Logically speaking, my decisions have not been decided to put myself further ahead monetarily. I have not decided to stay nestled in my comfortable way of life where all is familiar, and there is no fear of newness and uncertainty. I have chosen a path where there are no certainties for tomorrow. I do todays work for tomorrow will hold its own worries. I could have stayed in a comfortable place where I would not have needed to fly on my own; the nest was comfortable, however, I would never have begun to learn to spread my wings and soar as the eagles. Oh sure, we all fall sometimes, but at least we are not leeching off the rest of everyone and remain lame in the nest. We are taught by scripture to seek first the kingdom of Heaven, and that our needs would be met. Does this mean that you or I will have all the new toys, gadgets, cars, or the biggest house on the block? I think not. More accurately, we will be provided our basic needs; food, clothing, and shelter. What more could we need? The fleeting happiness of "stuff" will never compare to the joy, peace, and rest I have in my heart. It will never compare to the quality family relationships I've built, or the health in my body. The temporary luxury of "stuff" will not and can not measure up to the assurance of God's loving mercy on my life. I have chosen to lay my treasures in Heaven where moth or dust will not corrupt. Trusting in Jesus is one of the most exhilarating adventures we can take as Christians. I DARE you to ask Him to teach you to genuinely trust Him. You will never regret it!