So, Who Can You Trust?


Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 HCSB)

I once heard a joke. The punch line went something like this: “You will always be my friend, because you know too much.”

Has the thought of putting your trust in another person brought you comfort or is it a risk you would rather not take? If she gets to know the real me, will she stick around? How much do I reveal? Will my failures bring truth? Will my fears bring compassion? Will the rawness of honesty open up a path of healing? Shall I remain guarded or shall I lay it out? Knowing whom we can trust with our deepest selves can be a tricky decision.

By putting our trust in those that God has ordained can make all the difference. There is nothing that compares to that sense of security in having such a friend. You have entrusted your deepest thoughts and secrets. She is trustworthy and loyal. She will keep your confidence guarded as if it were her own.

Over the years, I have been on both sides of this coin. As I have confided in others, I’ve learned many lessons. Because of the tenderness of certain people I have been able to open up my heart. It has brought me healing and closure and a much needed sense of security. Along with the good and bad, these true friends have remained steadfast. I will always appreciate their grace. On the same token, I hope each of them know that their confidence in me is genuine and will remain as I continue to guard their hearts as well.

It is a wonderful knowing such honorable people. It is truly a blessing from God to provide precious gifts. It is also well to know with whom God wants us to form such friendships.

We shouldn’t be surprised when God lends us a gracious heart or a thoughtful mind that we can trust. We are to be thankful for those that seek Him first and then offer friendship. We can be assured that no ONE knows our thoughts, our secrets, our weakness, or our strengths more than God. Our Father knows us inside out, yet loves us and remains the most trust worthy of all. Trusting God with our past, our present, and our future is relief and a risk we can take. He will eternally remain faithful.

Right Mindset

Originally written 4/08/08

Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5 HCSB)

How often we allow our own attitudes to cause us grief. Our behavior can help us or hurt us. Our attitudes can our best friend or our worst enemy. We profess to be Christians, yet our attitudes get us into trouble. We are to be examples of Christ, yet our lack of caring, boastfulness, not being of good service, quick to judge, murmuring and complaining displays the opposite of Jesus’ attitude.

Although, we are not perfect, we do have to remember that we are examples of Jesus. This means others are watching. It can be our spouse, our children, our grandparents, our friends, our teacher or students. It can be our co-worker, our mail carrier or the check out lady at the grocery store. In order to draw others near, to show a good example, we may need to check our attitude.

Make every effort to be Christ-like especially when trials and tribulations come your way. That is when eyes will really be on you to catch your reaction, your response, and your state of mind. When God see us serving with a good attitude or showing humility, He views our self-control and positive outlook as strengths, not weaknesses.

Many times, our attitude can make or break the situation. When we focus on God and not ourselves, we will see God’s power work from the inside out. In the right frame of mind the devil cannot touch you. The power of having a good attitude will bring peace, joy, love and trust. God is fair, and through Him, all will be made true when we in the right mindset.