God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
I acknowledge it often seems more difficult to trust God than to obey Him. The moral will of God given to us in the Bible is rational and reasonable. The circumstances in which we must trust God often appear irrational and inexplicable….Obeying God is worked out within well-defined boundaries of God’s revealed will. Trusting God is worked out in an arena that has no boundaries. We do not know the extent, the duration, or the frequency of the painful, adverse circumstances in which we must frequently trust God. We are always coping with the unknown.
Marks of a disciplined Christian: Constantly set and assess goals. Take initiative to do what God desires. Refuse to let the past be a controlling force. Rejoice in the success of others. Be highly focused and motivated. Welcome corrective reproof. Stay true to the way God created you. Have enthusiasm and passion. Avoid complaining. Have a healthy sense of self-confidence and self-discipline.