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By Karen Damson
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Trust is something that comes naturally in any type of relationship. We put our trust and faith in those around us to always be who we perceive them to be. We trust the words they speak, their actions, their faithfulness. We go in with all we have, fully committed and our hearts wide open.
But what happens when that trust is broken? When everything seems like a lie and you no longer have that faith in that person(s)? What happens when we have been shattered because something that comes so easily suddenly was destroyed? Where do you turn? Is it possible to ever get that back?
If you are alive and breathing you can probably relate to losing the trust of someone. Perhaps you were the one who committed an action that resulted in others losing their trust in you. Either way, how do you recover? As a Christian, do you feel it is harder or easier to give and gain this precious gift?
The Scriptures speak a lot about trusting God in our lives. Trusting Him to help you in difficult situations, to provide for you and to protect you. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart”, is often found on wall hangings and devotionals. However, it seems that trusting others is not as easily spelled out.
Until you see this simple set of verses in Psalm. Where Christ states that our trust in man will perish, but your trust in God will remain steadfast. He warns us that man will disappoint you, but He never will. That if we put more faith into the human race then we do into our relationship with Him, you will be disappointed somewhere down the line.
Christ wants us to be trusting and to be trusted, do not mistake that. However, putting your all into mankind will usually cause heartache and pain. We tend to put people on pedestals with no room for error. When they fall, it is devastating. When we are in a relationship, whether it is family, dating, friendship, or professional, because of our human nature, we will always struggle with this sensitive issue. But there is good news!! IF GOD is the center of this relationship, even if this gift is broken, it can be healed and restored.
Personally I have experienced this more times then I care to admit. Often, the relationship is so damaged we just walk away, never trying to repair what was broken. Thankfully, when this happened in my current marriage, we did what was the best thing, we ran to God, on our knees, open, vulnerable, desperate, but yet, determined. Determined to change the ordinary outcome. Determined to change us. Determined to trust the ONE who brought us together. And it worked. Just recently celebrating 12 years of marriage, we are at a place we could only dreamed would be possible. Healing and restoration IS possible, when you let the ONE who loves you more than anything be the center of it.
Surround yourself with God’s love and mercy and know that restoration is possible, and you will overcome because He who is in you is greater then what is in the world. Never forget that. YOU will recover from the brokenness and God will always bring light into the darkness. His purpose will always be fulfilled. You may lose trust in man, but NEVER lose trust in God.
Psalms 37:5 – “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.” KJV
Be assured that Christ will never walk away when we disappoint Him and lose His trust in us. He may mourn when we fail to act in the loving-kindness He expects from us, but He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will always still be there with a love that is never ending. Trust in this.
“Ask me, "Why would you travel on the difficult path? “Because, I trust God to walk me through the unknown journey.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
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I noticed you had some inconsistencies in your voice. You sometimes used the first person, then others the second. Take these lines: Until you see this simple set of verses in Psalm. Where Christ states that our trust in man will perish, but your trust in God will remain steadfast.
You switch from our (1st person) to you (second person). Also neither line is a complete sentence. Having someone proofread for you can help prevent these tiny errors. (You aren't alone by a long shot.)
Personally, my favorite part was when you shared about your marriage. I could relate to it, and I think it takes a lot of courage to share something like that, but you did so to help others. I can feel the Holy Spirit in your words. You did a great job, covered the topic, and delivered a fine message. Keep writing!
I liked what you said about working things out in a marriage relationship. In God, we can trust.
If you have opportunity to write more of the details it took to work out your marriage situation, it would be a blessing to the many who now stand at the crossroads. Many may want to work things out but just don't have an example of how to do it or even how to start doing it.
Successful examples are not always talked about because of the "pain" involved in the nighttime but joy comes in the morning.
Keep writing.