Trust
In my newsletter this week I would like to ask if you are someone who finds themselves having a hard time trusting others? Did you know that trust issues typically impact day-to-day relationships? These relationships could be at work, with children and families, and most of the time with friendships. When you think about the topic, can you identify a specific event or offense that has led you to this place? Some of you may ask - how do I even know if I struggle to trust others? According to choosingtherapy.com there are 13 signs that will help you recognize whether or not you fall into this category. The classic signs that may help you identify whether you are among those who struggle include: “Focusing on the negative all the time, having a preference to be a one-man team, continuously being suspicious, avoiding intimacy, holding grudges, picking fights, isolating yourself, avoiding commitment, spying on people, being a loner, choosing to be in a relationship with unworthy people, smothering people, having a fear of abandonment.” All these signs are good identifiers of recognizing those who struggle with trust issues. Much like us, there were many people in the Bible who also struggled with trust. I can think of 10 women that come to mind - Eve, Sarah, Hagar, Job’s wife, Lot’s wife, Martha, Mary, Miriam, Rebekah and Rachel. Each person had a story and it was not until they were shown by God that they were able to tear down their wall and see that He was faithful and loyal. But in order to get to that point they had surrender control and turn to Him and ask Him for guidance and help. How many times are we like these ladies trying to take things into our own hands rather than giving it to the one who is All Knowing? We would save ourselves so much time and pain if we would seek Him first. So, next time you find yourself not trusting others, I encourage you to turn to our heavenly Father and allow him to intercede on your behalf. Let him show you what you are missing out on and how he can rebuild that trust that you so desperately need and remember what GoodTherapy.com says: that trust is the foundation of most healthy relationships. I don’t know about you, but I want more healthy relationships and that all starts with letting our guard down and trusting Him first so he can bless us with beautiful relationships.
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
Psalms 9:10
Chaplain Tracey Burns
Reflection Questions:
What areas in your life do you need to surrender to be able to trust again?
How will purge past hurts to move forward?
Wil you seek out Jesus first and ask Him to be your comforter and strength so you can rebuild trust again?
Bonus: Great song (if you are interested) - When you doubt, remember to “Trust in God”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS04WbSnxok