It’s amazing how much power there is when we have the freedom and confidence to trust not only in others, but in ourselves, and to have faith in the unseen. At some point in our lives we will have experienced a situation, or a relationship that may have left us feeling disappointed and hurt, which in turn broke our ability to place trust in others, in ourselves, and in our future. What is even more sad, is when people recognize that this is an issue, and still choose to live this way. When we let fear, hurt and disappointment lead us in our everyday, we end up living very small, sheltered, fractured lives. Consequently it not only hurts us even more so in the long run, but it hurts those around us too.

Definition of the word trust:

Noun: Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
Synonyms: Confidence, belief, faith, freedom from suspicion/doubt, sureness, certainty, certitude, assurance, conviction, credence, reliance.

WHAT STOPS US FROM TRUSTING?

  • Holding onto our hurt and disappointments.
  • Not forgiving those who hurt us, or forgiving ourselves.

Trust requires a level of faith, faith in the unknown, the unseen, and in the unpredictable. Trusting means letting go of the need to control everyone, and everything. Trusting in others means giving others the benefit of the doubt, and choosing to believe in them. Learning to grow in trust requires daily conscious thoughts and actions that will grow and nurture a sense of trust within out hearts. Easier said than done right?

Personally for me, trust used to be a major issue in my life. I struggled to place full trust in my husband for the first few years of marriage. He didn’t do anything wrong, in fact he has only ever been good, kind, gentle, loving and always encouraging. My trust issues stemmed from a previous relationship where an ex had cheated on me, and had emotionally manipulated me. That hurt, disappointment and fear controlled me in so many unhealthy ways. For me to build trust in my life, meant I had to surrender all my pain to God, I had to ask Him to help me with it, and I had to be conscious when it came to deciding to trust every single day, until it became my norm.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your path. – Proverbs 3:5-6

The above bible verse serves as a constant reminder in my life to always seek God in, and amongst, my trials and challenges. When I put Him first in every area of my life, I become more confident in Him, and in my future. When God is at the centre of our lives, we will constantly grow; in love, in confidence, and in faith. When we turn to God, and ask Him for His help in every area of our lives, He will not only cover us, but He will grace us to overcome every obstacle and challenge.

Use your challenge as a stepping stone to move forward as an overcomer. Do not let your past, fear, hurt, or disappointment stop you from living a life full of purpose. If this post has spoken to you and encouraged you and you would like to know more, then may I encourage you to click on the banner below.