Are we modern-day Nebuchadnezzers? 

 
Religious experience doesn't always mean religious conversion.
 
Experience itself won't drive one on their knees to God, it will make us greater idolaters.
 
The opposite of faith isn't doubt it's self-reliance. The question is how to live by faith in the situation one is facing. Whether that be for that moment, that day, or a long-term situation.
 
I think my plan is better, kinder, etc than God's plan-that's idolatry. This idolatry pursues us relentlessly , runs us down. A determined, dogged persistence. Remember to ask ourselves " is my God able to....?". Of course the answer is yes; our job is the following.
Not just to put off idolatry but also to stay a slave to Christ, bound to Him in all ways 24/7 for our entire life no matter where He leads, what He demands. To show forth His worthiness. Not, "God if you do this it'll be okay". It's "God I have faith in You, it'll be okay". He's present with us in the midst of all.
 
Every time my anger, anxiety, desire for people's approval consumes me I'm dealing with idolatry. Of my control over resting in Christs control.
 
"God help me to trust You more than the ideas, plans , future pictured in my head".
 
 
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