Trust in the LORD with all your heart

And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB

On February 24, 1993, I received a song that has stood the test of time concerning its relevancy to my life. It was during that year that I had decided it was time to move on to the next phase in my journey. Just two weeks prior to the time I would be stepping down as worship leader from the body I had been a part of for almost eight years, many thoughts of insecurity flooded my mind and affected every aspect of my life.

I knew I had ‘heard’ God, but I was constantly bombarded with doubts, fears, and lies. “What will people think? Will I be able to provide for my family? Will the people I respect understand and accept my decision? Will my ministry to the body die?” Etc., etc., etc.!

This song, I Will Trust You, became my deepest heart-cry for the next few months. And little did I know how much deeper a truth I would learn – through this song and through the circumstances of nearly losing my wife and the premature birth of our twin sons! I found out not only that I could trust God with my heart of hearts – but also that I do trust Him.

Here I am some 26 years later and the song is more relevant to my life than ever. I had no idea I would be diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. As I sing through or read through the lyrics, I am instantly finding myself asking the question to my own heart and mind, “Do I trust God in spite of my illness?” The answer is simple. I have but to look back on the ways throughout the journey of my life when God has proven Himself faithful and true to me. If He got me through all I have been through, Parkinson’s is no big deal for God.

I trust Him and His love in good times and bad times. I trust Him in light and in darkness. I trust Him when I blow it. I trust Him when I am persecuted. I trust Him in my suffering. I trust Him in times of chaos. I trust Him to be with me when I am alone. And I trust Him to walk through death’s door with me when that time comes. I really do trust His love and His goodness and His will…even when I don’t understand all the ‘whys’ of life.

Dennis Jernigan

To hear The Dennis Jernigan Podcast version of this blog and to hear the song, I Will Trust You, go to http://podcast.dennisjernigan.com/e/i-will-trust-you-an-interview-with-peggy-jernigan/

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I Will Trust You

Words & Music

Dennis Jernigan

Verse

Lord, when I am weak, You are strong.

Always there to catch me when I fall.

Sometimes I cannot speak,

But You become my song,

Always there to answer when I call.

Chorus

And I will trust You in the darkness,

I will trust You in life’s harshness;

I will trust You, Lord, to guard over my heart.

I will trust You and keep singing,

I will trust You, dearly clinging;

I will trust You and keep bringing You my heart.

In quietness and trust,

You will be my strength;

And Father, I trust You

With my heart.