I'm not the type of person that has trust issues when it comes to friendships, or any type of relationships, but I'm also not the person who will trust any person I come across. Trust takes time, tons of devotion on both ends, and a lot of hard work. Blah, blah, blah, I know I'm telling you stuff you already know, but I have a point so stick with me! Once you develop this trust, it seems easy to just put everything into this person, or people you trust. You feel me? We all have certain relationships that are like this, and I personally think they warm the heart. (Excuse my cheese...) I have a question. Do we completely and I mean completely have a trust like this with our God? Do we confide in Him with everything? Do we trust Him with everything? Everyone?
What is the one thing in life that I struggle with the most? Yep, you got me.
Trusting God.
Should be easy right? Not for me. It's not that I ever doubt God and what He can do, it's just the fact that I have it in my head that I can do everything by myself, without His help. Worrying Wanda? That's my other name. Stressing Samantha? You are correct. Worrying and stressing out about things is no more than not trusting God with everything that's on your plate. I am beyond guilty of this. If I were on trial for this, the sentence would be fifty to life. I see myself not trusting Him in my prayer life too. I'm sure I'm not the only person who does this, but how often do we hold things in while praying because we think they won't be answered? The biggest thing I find myself not trusting God with is people. It's the hardest thing ever to see someone you love hurting, knowing you can't do anything, when you want to do everything. Why don't we just leave everything up to God? I was recently given a book by one of my favs that is basically love letters from God, dealing with different things in life. How odd was it that tonight I ran across this one:
My Princess, trust me with those who you love.
I know your heart and I know how much you love those close to you. I am your Creator and the Giver of every good gift. I have given you loved ones to share your life with. But you, My child, must remember that those you love ultimately belong to me--not to you. I didn't give you those special relationships to tear you apart or to control you through fear of the future. Like Abraham did with his only son, Isaac, I need you to open your heart and five back to Me those you love. Trust me with everything that concerns you regarding them. Place your hand in Mine, and I promise I will walk you--and your loved ones--through all things this life brings.
Love,
Your trustworthy King
