There is a certain paradox in trusting God. When we trust him, we are saying that we are entirely inadequate, which is true though it doesn't do wonders for our self-image. But when we tust him, it is also as it we have arrived home. All is well. Yes, there may be many problems, but we are home, and the comfort and joy of home reduces the problems of live to the level of hassles.
As you turn back to the Lord, speack your confession to him. Tell him that your heart is prone to wander, your tendencies toward erecting idols incorrigible. Confession is speaking the truth about our hearts to the Lord. Although Scripture encourages us to make it as daily feature of our conversations with God (Matthew 6:9-13), it is a neglected discipline. A rule of thumb in confession is to keep at it until you have inklings of hope or joy. Confession not a time to grovel. It is a time to trust in the god who delights in forgiving because it brings him glory. Don't forget the story of the joy the shepherd takes in the one lost sheep that is found. Yes, you wander off, but focus on the happiness of the shepherd. It isn't what you expected.
Edward T. Welch
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