Trust

Do you trust me? Do you believe what I say? Would you trust me with your daughter? Would you trust me with your most valued possession? Do you believe in me to come through? Do you trust me enough to shine when the going gets tough?
DO YOU TRUST ME?!!?

Trust...it's such an obscure word. Webster defines it as: "reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, & surety, of a person or thing; confidence." A reliance. Stop to think just for a moment about that word...reliance. How many people do you really rely on? Your spouse? Your parents? Your friends? Your children? Your coworkers? Your God?

The fact is that most of us don't fully trust anyone. We are taught as young children that we can't rely on anyone but ourselves. We are taught that there are "bullies" & "mean spirited people" everywhere & the only way to deal with them is to be confident in ourselves & stand up to them. This immediately starts a transformation inside our little hearts to not rely on anyone because we can't control their responses. We only let people so close & stay on guard so we are ready for their uncontrollable responses. We are taught to be closed off. We are taught to be self sufficient & wonder why at some points we have no one around us.

It is scary not having control. It's like trusting a plane's auto pilot to actually work. I'm sure the first pilot to actually trust it was rather nervous. However, just like with anything, the more it proves itself to you the more you trust it. Why do we need trust to be earned though? Why do we put trust on a pedestal of something you have attain for each person in your life. Have we not fallen short of God's expectations for us? Have we not missed the mark a time or two? Yet, we don't have to earn back God's trust. He says whom the Son sets free is free indeed. I have forgiven you 70 x 7. As far as the east is from the west, that is as far as your transgressions are.

If God is our model, then shouldn't we learn to trust without prerequisites? Shouldn't we learn to believe the best no matter if you think the worst? Shouldn't we put ourselves out there & live a little instead of holding back for fear of getting hurt? On this Valentines Day...TRUST A LITTLE! Trust your spouse fully. Trust your children fully. Trust your coworkers fully. Trust your friends fully. Trust your God fully! Today, let go & rest in the freedom of trust & when someone screws up, forgive them, & then trust them again. You can't love without trust!