"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Proverbs 3:5,6
As Christians, it is so fashionable to talk about trusting the Lord. We read about it in God's Word. We boast about how much we trust Him in all we do. We even sing about it and write songs about it. But, do we really and honestly live that way? It's so easy to say that we trust God when everything seems to be going well for us. We have food on the table. We are getting to do most things we enjoy. Our health is good, and life seems just perfect.
That's not how it always is though, right? Trials come, and there are periods of emptiness and wilderness moments that can leave us wondering if God really has a plan for us. It can leave us wondering if He really cares at all. Those are the times when trusting Him really takes on a much greater personal meaning to us.
Now however comes the big question. Do I REALLY trust God, or am I just fooling myself with words that really are without meaning and without true belief. Am I really sold out to Him in such a way that nothing could change my belief in His guidance and pathway for me. If we are honest with ourselves, there have most likely been times when we find ourselves not trusting Him as much as we'd would like to admit.
So, what is the answer, and how do we go about learning to trust in God? I think it is similar to the way our daily lives seem to be. As we associate with each other, trust is built as we experience situations together and live through them each day. This can be true with learning to trust in Him. It doesn't always necessarily just happen. Sometimes, it is something which has to be developed over a period of time. As we strengthen and cultivate our relationship with Him, and as we spend time reading and meditating on His Word, we get to know Him more. Then before you know it, that relationship which seemed less strong in the beginning, has become the strongest, most trusted, and unbreakable bond you have ever experienced.
I am walking on this journey everyday, and surely don't have all the answers. I do hope you are walking it too, with much anticipation for greater things to come. Together let's learn to be closer and more trusting to the One who loves us the most.
May God pour out His abundant blessings on you all,
T Culler
