When we think of words like trust, love, and forgiveness, I think for most of us, we associate these words with emotions, and while yes, I think that emotions play a part in the entire definition, there is so much more involved in loving, in forgiving and in trusting someone. I think that to fully embrace these things, we must choose to. A big part of that is getting past the emotions that try to tear us down.
Take trusting for example. Yesterday was a rough day for me. I started thinking about having to move in a couple months so I need to get a contract on a new place and all that stuff, which totally is not fun for me. I am not a fan of money and wish I lived in a barter system. But I don’t, and I can’t bury my head either, so I must confront it. Which after getting figures for some places, made me nauseous.
So I found myself anxious and not feeling like I trust GOD. Now I know that ultimately I do. I have banked my life on His Word and am going to follow Him where He leads me, which for now is Georgia. But I don’t always feel like I am trusting Him. In fact yesterday, I had to work through some serious feelings of doubt because I so love where I am now, that I can’t imagine having to live somewhere else. Then I start scamming and scheming in my head all these scenarios to make things work using my own strength and ability, instead of just giving it to Him and choosing to trust Him. The fear that comes from uncertainty so often tries to drown out the choice of trust that I made long ago. It is calling out to me, “Trust Him. Trust the one who loves you. Trust the one who made you. . . ”
I think Mary understood this all too well. Can you imagine how her heart must have felt? I mean of course she was honored and I am sure proud that GOD trusted her so much, but what about the pit that would have been in her stomach knowing she had to tell Joseph or her parents. Even though she wasn’t sure what to do with the news from the angel at first (Luke 1:29), she chooses to trust GOD. Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Yes, I see it all now: I'm the Lord's maid, ready to serve. Let it be with me just as you say.
Wow, what a hard choice that must have been. To push past the feelings and the knowledge that she will be branded with a scarlet letter by her people when she is innocent. Not only is she innocent, she is chosen. GOD chose a plan for Mary that would give Him the most glory, but would take her down a path that was hard and intense. A road that most would never be able to stay on for a day, let alone a lifetime. That's what the picture up top is trying to represent. Notice at the bottom it is easy to see the road. It is easy to trust that you will be able to find your way. But the further down the road you go, the harder it is. The harder to see the road. The harder to breathe, and the lonelier it gets.
In order to live a life that is fully devoted to GOD and a life that chooses to trust GOD, we must push past the desire to base choices simply on feelings. And that includes trust. We must choose to trust and hold onto that choice when the feelings try and pull us away.
Take trusting for example. Yesterday was a rough day for me. I started thinking about having to move in a couple months so I need to get a contract on a new place and all that stuff, which totally is not fun for me. I am not a fan of money and wish I lived in a barter system. But I don’t, and I can’t bury my head either, so I must confront it. Which after getting figures for some places, made me nauseous.
So I found myself anxious and not feeling like I trust GOD. Now I know that ultimately I do. I have banked my life on His Word and am going to follow Him where He leads me, which for now is Georgia. But I don’t always feel like I am trusting Him. In fact yesterday, I had to work through some serious feelings of doubt because I so love where I am now, that I can’t imagine having to live somewhere else. Then I start scamming and scheming in my head all these scenarios to make things work using my own strength and ability, instead of just giving it to Him and choosing to trust Him. The fear that comes from uncertainty so often tries to drown out the choice of trust that I made long ago. It is calling out to me, “Trust Him. Trust the one who loves you. Trust the one who made you. . . ”
I think Mary understood this all too well. Can you imagine how her heart must have felt? I mean of course she was honored and I am sure proud that GOD trusted her so much, but what about the pit that would have been in her stomach knowing she had to tell Joseph or her parents. Even though she wasn’t sure what to do with the news from the angel at first (Luke 1:29), she chooses to trust GOD. Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Yes, I see it all now: I'm the Lord's maid, ready to serve. Let it be with me just as you say.
Wow, what a hard choice that must have been. To push past the feelings and the knowledge that she will be branded with a scarlet letter by her people when she is innocent. Not only is she innocent, she is chosen. GOD chose a plan for Mary that would give Him the most glory, but would take her down a path that was hard and intense. A road that most would never be able to stay on for a day, let alone a lifetime. That's what the picture up top is trying to represent. Notice at the bottom it is easy to see the road. It is easy to trust that you will be able to find your way. But the further down the road you go, the harder it is. The harder to see the road. The harder to breathe, and the lonelier it gets.
In order to live a life that is fully devoted to GOD and a life that chooses to trust GOD, we must push past the desire to base choices simply on feelings. And that includes trust. We must choose to trust and hold onto that choice when the feelings try and pull us away.
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