I Trust in God

We’ve all heard the word “trust” millions of times throughout our lives, but what does it really mean? According to Google it means, “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.”

Let me tell you what that means to me; NOTHING.  I trust no one! I have never trusted anyone. I have never believed that anyone could truly have my best interest at heart. We see a world where most people look out for themselves and will turn on you at the drop of a dime. I have been lied to, heartbroken, and neglected just as much as all of us have, so who would I ever trust? Is it possible to fully trust another human on this planet? I do not believe so.

The Bible tells us in Jeremiah 17:5- 5

This is what the Lord says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,

 who draws strength from mere flesh

 and whose heart turns away from the Lord.”

The Bible also says in verse 9: The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? We are all broken and sinful creatures. However, I do believe with all my heart that we are called to love one another through it all; through the pain, the hurt, and the sorrow.

So, in all honesty, the word TRUST should only be reserved for God. By trusting God, we recognize some critical truths: God knows what we do not. God sees all the pieces and understands how they all fit together.

For most of us, that is a difficult concept to grasp. We want to know the how and why right now! Letting go and trusting God is a scary thing. It means we have to realize that we are not in control of our lives like we think.

In the morning, I open my eyes and routinely tell myself I am in control. By the time I get in the car and begin driving, I realize that was a lie in itself! By the time I turn my lights on in the classroom and my 1^st period students angrily enter my room, I realize quickly my life is literally in God’s hands! I have no idea how they will act or what catastrophe will occur by the end of 6^th period, because it always does!

By the evening, I close my eyes and pray giving it all to God. I might beg, I might cry, and I might try and convince God as to why I should win the lottery, but I take a deep breath and exhale and trust in God. I know he has me. I know he is by my side and provides. I know that all things work together in his glory for the good.

So take a minute, take a deep breath, and exhale. Know where you are at this moment is where God needs you to be. Continue to pray and be obedient. One day it will all make sense, and we will be shown the beauty of it all. But for now, just let it all go and Trust in God <3

                                                   Elevation Worship

Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine
He's been my fourth man in the fire, time after time
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
And what He did for me on Calvary is more than enough

I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail