Isn't this true? Many a times life goes smoothly and who do we put our trust in? Ourselves. Haha, isn't that the honest answer? We think life is good because I am in control; because I decide what is best for me; because I think doing these things will bring me true happiness in life. What's the problem with all of this? Exactly! It's the word, "I!"

Have you ever wondered why the word "I" is so powerful? Sister Annie can tell us that it's only worth a few points on the scrabble board! The word "I" is also only one letter long! Yet many a times when we put "I" in front of our "G-O-D", things just fall out of place. It's just like a bottle of stones and sand. Which is easier? To put the stones in first, or to pour the sand in?

When we place God first in our lives and are willing to seek Him, we put the stones of our life first. We are willing to place the more important things in life which will not pass away and allow the more trivial things to settle down around the stones! Haha, sometimes life becomes difficult and we blame God - but stop to think! Who's the one putting the sand in the bottle first? =) It seems almost comical to imagine a man trying to stuff stones into a half-filled bottle of sand!

Think about it - If we place our ENTIRE dependence on Christ ALONE to save us from SIN, DEATH & HELL, why don't we trust Him with the TRIVIAL things like food or shelter?