gtoGbyv's Blog

What a surreal and crazy time to be alive!!! If we allow it, a constant barrage from 360° will come at us with any “news” we might search for. In the misinformation age, what can we believe, what can we trust? Today a dear friend prayed with me for clarity about some personal issues and one big theme that came up was that I had learned not to trust people at a very young age, in my own home. It was an unexpected turn in our prayers but really made me think about the applicability to my current life and my Christianity. Perhaps God can use this distrust for good and for discernment? God has surrounded me with such an amazing group of like minded individuals, I am incredibly blessed! They are seeking Him, growing, learning, praying, sharing, and being vulnerable with each other. We have learned to trust each other. I am grateful that God has provided this network for us.

That being said, I think these times will quickly be testing our trust beyond any level we could have imagined. In that, what is true, verifiable, and trustworthy? The only thing I possess which I know to be 100% true and verifiable is the Word of God. The only One I know to be 100% trustworthy is God.

As humans, we long for someone to trust. Someone who will not let us down when we let each other down or get let down by life circumstances. It is inevitable that this life will most certainly lead to hurt of some sort. Truth seems so relative these days, causing unease and worry. But let us remember each other in prayer no matter what happens, and let us never forget our common bond in our Father. Hide the Word in your heart, lean not on your own or others’ understanding. Trust the One who knew you before you were conceived and who will be with you through these times and long after they are over.

Thank You Lord, for Your people and for Your truth. Be with us now and forever whether we are together or alone. Strengthen our trust in You to carry us through, to run the race with endurance and to run it well for our audience. Let us take encouragement from the cloud of witnesses who are cheering us on and ultimately, from You, Lord. You who chose us for this very time, knowing full well how our trust might be held to the fire to be tested.

Lord, please bless those who are reading this. Your will be done in our lives for Your glory and to expand Your kingdom on earth. In the name of the Amen.

Proverbs 3:5&6

Hebrews 12:1

Isaiah 26:3

Psalm 119:11

Jeremiah 1:5

Matthew 28:20

Hebrews 13:5

James 1:3

Matthew 6:10

Philippians 4:13

Isaiah 43:7

Revelation 3:14