Trust

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7

I realized today how much I trust my parents. I can be anxiety ridden and stressed, and my mom can look at me, place her hand over mine and tell me things will be ok, and I somehow know they will be. My father can point things out to me, things I would have never seen on my own, and might not still at that moment, but because he told me it's there, I believe him. My parents have always been there for me and it's that past that dictates my confidence in them come rain or shine.

If this is the trust I place in my parents, who are flawed human beings, my trust in God should be rock solid. After all, God created my parents and their love for me comes from Him. That relationship is only a tiny reflection of what my relationship with God should be. And that goes for all of us. As much as we love our family and friends, one day, whether they'll mean to or not, they will disappoint us. We can't take that too personally because we all sin. God, on the other hand, stands firm and His love for us is unchanging, always waiting for us whenever we call upon His Name.

Today's Prayer:
God, as much as I trust my loved ones, I know I should trust You more. Give me wisdom to know that when I place my trust in humans, I can set myself up for disappointment. But when I place all of my trust in You, You give me more than I could ever ask for. In Jesus' Name we pray, amen.


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