In God We Trust

"Even my close friend, someone whom I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me." (Psalm 41:9)

I use to be one of the most trusting people around.  Some would say naïve. I trusted everyone. I set myself up to be hurt. Sadly, the experiences hardened me a bit. OK, maybe, more than a bit. Eventually, I came to trust no one.  But, life's "hard knocks" turned out to be a good thing and after enough "hard knocks" I finally turned to the only one who can be trusted completely.  I finally got to a point where I realized that the only place I could place my trust was in God.  By trusting in Him, it is much easier to trust others because I know that no matter what happens, God is with me. Nothing else really matters. 

The good news is that once you recognize and accept God as the One in whom you can place your trust, then you will be free to love and serve others no matter who they are. When it is God whom we trust then peace will flow like a river and we can reach out, once again, without fear, to our neighbors.

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.  Amen and Amen. (Psalm 41:13)

God's Peace - Pr. J

In God We Trust

But I trust in you, Lord;
    I say, “You are my God.”
My times are in your hands;
    deliver me from the hands of my enemies,
    from those who pursue me.

Psalm 31:14-15 NIV

When I was young, I trusted everyone. Some would say I was naïve. As I grew older, experiences taught me to trust no one. Finally, I came to know the Lord and I trusted Him. Because I trust Him and know that my entire life is in His hands, I am no longer afraid to follow wherever He will lead. I am free from the bondage of fear and distrust to serve Him and my fellow human beings.

Trust in the Lord to guard and guide you. He is with you now and will be forever.

God's Peace - Pr. J