Trust or no Trust is the question.

TRUST.....in the Lord

They were helped in fighting them, and God delivered the Hagrites and all their allies into their hands, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. 1 Chronicles 5:20

In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. Ps 25:1

So many times in the Bible we are asked to put our trust in the Lord. Numerous times in the Psalms alone.

One of the shortcomings in my past life has been the ability to trust those in who's care I have been. A crumbling foundation, of lies, deceit and pain has made it almost impossible to be able to trust in anyone, but myself.

What is Trust:
-the obligation or responsibility imposed on a person in whom confidence or authority is placed
- reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence

The enemy's plan was to completely distort the above qualities of trust in my life, therefore, I have as many begun to look to myself. My own ability and my own understanding. My own defense.But despite the shortcomings in my early years, I was presented with an understanding of important issues in life, by my Grandmother and others. It has literally been a battle of good and evil in my life. And that is a fact in everyone's life, even if one doesn't see it.

The enemy thinking, he had full control of my life and the outcome of my future, didn't take into account that God had a PLAN. He used a grandmother who was willing to lay her life down for me and was willing to fight for me. By the power of God, I am sure.
She did the impossible. She taught me so many good attributes and ways of looking at life and people, which I did not value until I became an adult. Now in hinds sight, I can only be thankful for God's PLAN, defeating the enemy's plan of hatred, destruction and death.

Today, by spending time with my heavenly Father, I hear His voice whispering to my weary heart.

"Trust Me, trust Me and you will see the things you are waiting for. Trust me. "

This has tremendous meaning to me. Being able to trust in someone is such a gift to me. During my walk with God, I have, step by step been able to learn that I CAN TRUST GOD. He has been showing me His faithfulness, despite my doubt, fear and anger.
You see, these negative emotions have been allowed to rise in me because of the negative influences and experiences. But there comes a time in all of our lives, when we are held accountable. And that was then my responsibility......to maintain the Freedom that I have been given through Christ's sacrifice for me at a time, when I became aware of it. 

I came to the conclusion that I must trust in God with people too. Trusting that God can direct anyone's heart toward justice, mercy and kindness. Even if not, He is still God and is good.....to me.

Today, my prayer is for all reading this blog, to be able to renew their trust in God and find themselves experiencing God in a faithful, trustworthy way as never before.

So long and good bye.....until next time.