He also said that grumbling is the antithesis of gratefulness, and it is hard to be grateful and resentful at the same time. He explained that this trust could only come from seeking God wholeheartedly. He stressed that we must be willing to be held accountable for our actions. Manning outlined that trust is comprised of faith and hope, and ruthless trust is an unnerving faith in the security of life. Though bad things will happen, our trust can make us certain that we are safe with God.
Prayer is our way of communicating our trust.
The Estep Prayer Lecture Series is made possible by funding from the Estep family in memory of Lucille Estep.