In God we Trust??

Trust is a strong word that seemingly gets tossed around like a familar and common thing. "I trust my parents, I trust you," or the biggie "I totally trust God." Even plastered our flailing currency reads "In God we Trust." Such a blanket statement that doesn't even remotely capture or present a true image or meaning of the word.

Trust from parents or family is usually innately acertained and builds naturally. Trust from peer to peer is usually earned through time or friendship. But how does one build, foster, or whatever word you wanna use with God? God is an entity that is not seen, usually not audibly heard, and something in which most of our humanly senses fail to recognize and yet we are supposed to trust this ultimate being.

Often times I believe God's will is like that. Sometimes he doesnt tell you everything because sometimes you just plain dont need to know. I imagine to God its so rewarding to Him when we say "God, I cant see anything ahead, the road looks like a dead-end but I know you told me to travel it so I TRUST you and I will." I think God delights in that and its the mark of a mature Christian!

When this occurrs it totally transposes and verbalizes the word "trust" from mere words to true and meaningful action. So trust God to lead you and guide you. Trust God that He'll never leave you or forsake you. Trust that God will provide every single need. Trust God that the right doors will be opened in due time.

I don't know if everyone has seen the Indiana Jones movie but he is forced to cross this deep chasm to get the Holy Grail or some life giving cup. The only problem is that there appears to be no way or bridge or anything to cross to get there. One of the clues basically tells him its a step of faith and trust. So Harrison Ford steps off in what appears to be his death but he lands on a solid rock bridge that is miraged into making one believe that there is no crossing.

I encourage you to trust in God and find yourself committed to the call of God no matter what the circumstance dictates. As in the movie, the life giving force was only discovered and utilized when a step of undenying faith and trust was practiced.

Likewise, in your life, practice true trust and blind faith. Place these things into the character of God. His character is perfect and He has never failed. Not once. You can trust God. Make true the infamous statement and declare it as not a motto but as a spiritual discipline "In God we Trust."