As we move forward in our lives, it is time to say goodbye to so many things. This blog is one of them. I realize that there is so much healing that needs to happen in my heart. I am going to put my focus on other things. I will still write the things in my heart, but they will be something for me to look back on and see the growth in my life. Thank you for traveling this road with me. Until we meet again!
Sunset
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Hard Truths
"God never asked us to trust people. He has asked us to trust Him"
I came across the quote the other day and it really challenged me. I have always known this fundamental truth, but never have I actually thought about its meaning. Do I trust people too much? Prior to this last trial in my life I would have said no, but being on this side of things I realize that the answer is yes. I trusted in people as if they were able to fulfill my happiness, hope, or really anything. As people, we should strive to be trustworthy. It is the example God has set before us. As individuals, we have to be careful. We cannot place trust on people that should only be placed on The Lord. We are flawed. All of us. We will all fail at some point in life. Someone will also fail you. Maybe multiple people. Trust may be broken and you may be afraid to allow them close again. This is where the reminder comes in. God asks us to trust Him. Did they hurt you? Trust Him. Did they lie to you? Trust Him. Did they damage parts of you that feel as if they cannot be repaired? Trust Him. That was an easy thing to encourage when I was surrounded by comfort and ease. When I believed to know where my life was going and the people I aligned myself with. Now, faced with the truth, my heart wants to hide in its safe cage. The walls that keep people out. The problem? It is contrary to the way God has called us to live. We have been delivered from bondage. He has set the captives free. That includes you and me. You may find that you have to walk down a road you don't understand with someone you don't trust. God reminds us that He is walking with us and He is so deserving of our trust. It may seem dark right now. It is never dark for The Lord! You may be in a place where you don't want to trust anyone. That is where this quote comes in. Trust God. He will take care of those around you. He will provide the strength to keep walking.
I came across the quote the other day and it really challenged me. I have always known this fundamental truth, but never have I actually thought about its meaning. Do I trust people too much? Prior to this last trial in my life I would have said no, but being on this side of things I realize that the answer is yes. I trusted in people as if they were able to fulfill my happiness, hope, or really anything. As people, we should strive to be trustworthy. It is the example God has set before us. As individuals, we have to be careful. We cannot place trust on people that should only be placed on The Lord. We are flawed. All of us. We will all fail at some point in life. Someone will also fail you. Maybe multiple people. Trust may be broken and you may be afraid to allow them close again. This is where the reminder comes in. God asks us to trust Him. Did they hurt you? Trust Him. Did they lie to you? Trust Him. Did they damage parts of you that feel as if they cannot be repaired? Trust Him. That was an easy thing to encourage when I was surrounded by comfort and ease. When I believed to know where my life was going and the people I aligned myself with. Now, faced with the truth, my heart wants to hide in its safe cage. The walls that keep people out. The problem? It is contrary to the way God has called us to live. We have been delivered from bondage. He has set the captives free. That includes you and me. You may find that you have to walk down a road you don't understand with someone you don't trust. God reminds us that He is walking with us and He is so deserving of our trust. It may seem dark right now. It is never dark for The Lord! You may be in a place where you don't want to trust anyone. That is where this quote comes in. Trust God. He will take care of those around you. He will provide the strength to keep walking.
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