Jeremiah 17:5-8 is a good bit of scripture...not that it's not all good...I thought it was really interesting in verse 6 when he said that the person who trusts in himself "shall not see when good comes". I when I trusted in my flesh I withered spiritually, but what really rang true for me was how that misplaced trust blinded me. I was so focused on food that I missed some of the good things that were going on around me. I am thankful and believe that my Lord can redeem that lost time.

Trusting in the Lord is allowing me to be open handed and ready to receive those blessings He has for me. Also, when I place my trust in Him, I don't need to worry when the struggles and dry times come. He will sustain me.