To Abide

I’ve been on a journey of learning to trust.

Something important happens on the road to trust.
You have to let go of control.
And you have to let another in.

It’s scary. But there is such peace once you walk into your fears and conquer them. My trust is growing. It’s a lifelong thing I think. It’s come from really opening myself to God. I have had to believe that He is my Companion. He is near. And He’s not leaving. If there is one thing that I could wish for every human being on the face of this earth it would be for them to know this. It might sound cliche, but really, I mean it.

Another thing I’ve had to learn through therapy and classes and supervision sessions is who I am and who I am becoming. Through these years of exploration, revelation, confusion, frustration, fear, contemplation, and just plain living. I’ve had to learn one very important thing—to abide.

Reflection:

What has your journey of abiding and learning to trust looked like?
What has been challenging?
What has surprised you?
What has grown you?

What does to abide mean to you?

What illustrations or parts of nature or even human relationships convey this idea of abiding to you?

Are you a trustworthy person?
Why do you think someone should trust you?
Who are some of those people in your life that you trust most? Why?

Is it hard for you to trust God?
Describe this part of your relationship with Him. What has drawn you close to Him? What has pushed you away from Him?

What are some areas of relationship with God and others that you can work on to continue building trust?

Journeying Together,
C