Do you trust that God will take care of you everyday? Or do you constantly worry about things, trying to take full control yourself? Let go and let God.
Nim: My newest scheme is gonna make me millions!
Abby: Why is it so important to you to make millions?
Nim: Because...well...um...because...you see...it's...I...
Abby: It's not because you don't trust God to take care of you and that you have to take care of yourself, is it?
Nim: You know, you're sucking all the fun out of the world domination thing.
Nim: I've been having a rough time lately. Why is God letting this happen?
Abby: Isaiah and 1 Peter speak of believers in terms of gold, which is "tried" by fire to become pure. Likewise, people become pure by being "tried."
Abby: But you should always remember that some of God's greatest blessings can only come from hard times. Charles Stanley calls them the Blessings of Brokenness.
Nim: (!)
Abby: I am so stressed out, Con. I've just about reached the end of my rope.
Con: Well, Abby, remember that through all of this, God will help. He's walking this difficult road right along beside you. And he'll never allow you to go through more than you're able to endure.
Abby: I know...
Abby: ...but I do wish he had a little less faith in my abilities.