In God We Trust

Did you know that "In God We Trust" was first put on a U. S. coin in 1864, during the Civil War? It was a two-cent piece. Over the years, it gradually appeared on more coins. In 1956, it was declared the official national motto, and in 1957, the phrase was added to paper money, beginning with the one-dollar silver certificate. Since then, it has appeared on all U.S. money, as mandated by a law signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 

Trusting in God is important. Faith and trust go hand in hand. One can't have faith in someone they don't trust. The Bible tells us "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6).

Knowing who God is builds our trust and grows our faith. We get to know Him through studying our Bibles and praying, and the Holy Spirit will guide us. Once we see how perfect, righteous, holy, and mighty God is, it is easy to trust him and follow Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is (Jeremiah 17:7-8).

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