The Faith Barista asked us to write about TRUST in today’s Faith Jam.
When I began to think about trust, my mind immediately went to a statement I heard one of my closest friends make about 7 years ago. She said, “Beth only allows a few people into her inner circle.” It shocked me to hear those words, but then the truth resonated within me. Ouch! Was I that guarded? She knew me well, even better than I knew myself at that time.
I am really searching my heart as I type this, but I think I am much more trusting now. I have changed a lot over the past 7 years, however God does advise us to guard our hearts.
Proverbs 4:3
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
When we guard our hearts, does that mean we can’t trust others? I think the answer is no. We can still trust people to a certain extent and of course we can always trust God. The reason I wrote, “to a certain extent” is because we are all human and will often fail others even if that wasn’t our intent. But God — He will NEVER fail us, never betray us, and never leave us.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
I can only speak from my own experiences, but I have learned that I can trust God and His Word.
When the enemy was tormenting my mind and my body was physically telling me the opposite of what God’s Word stated — I stood on the scriptures. As I stood on the scriptures, my situation in the natural changed and came into alignment with the Word of God. You can read a fraction of my testimony here.
What God did (and still does) for me, He will do for you. He is no respecter of persons.
Romans 2:11
For there is no respect of persons with God. (KJV)
Other versions read that God shows no favoritism.
He loves each of us.
We can trust Him.
Proverbs 3:4-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight.
I believe the Lord wants us in a place where we realize our need for Him. I think trials and difficult seasons give us the opportunity to lean even more — to press “into” His arms.
My siblings, parents, and I are in a difficult season. Both of my parents are dying. I’m sure each of us are handling this season differently, but nonetheless – it is something we can’t escape. It has been difficult on everyone involved.
TRUST
I CANNOT imagine getting through this without the Lord and without my family & friends.
I lean.
I trust.
We can’t see what is around the corner, just like the in the first photo I posted. None of us know what we will face today, but we know that God is good and He loves us. We CAN trust Him.
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Have a blessed day everyone!
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I can be guarded too. Trust is a learned behaviour (once we become adults, children know this better) and over the seasons of my life, I have learned to trust in the one who knows me best. Those seasons you have and are expeiencing with your parents of faith beyond circumstances – those are the hardest. I wrote about that in my post. Enjoyed your thoughts for Faith Jam.
Visiting from Faith Barista today and so glad I stopped by! I am in the process of learning to lean on scripture when in times of trial. Amen, sister.
Oh Beth, to have two parents at this point in life is so hard. I lost my mom 7 years ago this month. We always thought my dad would go first but he’s 83 years old and doing well, despite a defibrillator and pacemaker. The Lord is the only One who knows the number of our years, that’s for sure.
If I knew what I would have to go through these past 5-7 years, I would have been tempted to run away. But God in His infinite wisdom has opened my eyes to His ways. I don’t understand it all but I’m learning. He is changing me from the inside out and I’m learning that He is trustworthy. People may disappoint us Beth but He never does. I’ve been tempted to cover my heart but I choose to trust my heart to my Lord. He will protect us. (I do believe we must be wise though).
Sending you a hug,
Debbie