Trust

Trust.

A simple word, yet difficult to put into practice. But when we are talking about trusting God, it should be the easiest thing in the world. Yet, what do we do? We project our humanness--our flaws and inabilities--on our perfect Heavenly Father. We project our issues and experiences with others onto Him, forgetting that He is perfect, He is loving, He is the healer and the restorer.

And this is where trust comes into play. We have to trust Him to heal and restore, guide and protect. We have to trust Him to lead and to provide.

So, what do we do?

But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust God's unfailing love. (Psalm 52:8)

How? How do we "always trust"?

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. (Proverbs 3:5, Amplified)

If you lean on something, you rely on it to support your weight. You trust that it can bear the load, that it is immovable. Verse 6 goes on to say:

In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. (Proverbs 3:6, Amplified)

We have to recognize God's presence around us, even in difficult times. See Him and His love today. He is always present, and He does direct our paths! We have to acknowledge Him.