Trust in Him

Trust: firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Vulnerable: in need of special care, support, or protection

One of the many thing I've been learning the past few weeks is trusting. Trusting my friends and family, but most importantly, God. It's so so easy getting caught up in everyday life and the worries and troubles of our friends and family. But what about our own problems? What do we do with those?

God has been telling me through people, scripture, and random posts to just trust Him. It's not been easy. I mean, saying "Hey God, I trust you. I give my whole life to you" is so much easier said than done. Doing it literally means laying down your life and letting God take over. If you like to be in control of your life, like me, it's so hard. But that's the beauty of the Christian faith.

I went through an amazing mission organization called Youth With A Mission. I did a school called Discipleship Training School. It's a six month program where for the first three months you're in what's called the lecture phase where you learn about God, faith, testimonies, growing in your personal relationship with God, and just so many good things. The next two and a half months is called the outreach and you're spending that time working on the skills and tools you've learned in the lecture phase.

But I didn't just graduate high school and knew exactly what I wanted to do. I didn't ever think I was going to become a missionary. In fact, what I was going to do was exact opposite. I was in my first year of college doing some per-requisites to get into nursing school. But halfway through my freshman year (and a few failed classes) I realized that college wasn't for me at that time. I felt like the worst person on earth letting my parents down and my younger siblings who looked up to me. But I knew there was something out there that God wanted me to do. So I trusted Him. I LITERALLY put my life into His hands and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. There I began a life changing experience that will always be a turning point in my life.

God wrecked me inside and out but put me back together full of joy and emotions and faith. The times that I tried to take control of my life was full of anxiety and hurt but when I gave God full control is when the most beautiful and special moments happen. God will renew and give your life meaning and purpose.

Again, it's not easy to just give up your life and follow Him, but when you do, blessings come your way. Maybe not today, or tomorrow, or even next month. But blessings do come to those who wait and trust in the Lord.

"Trust in Him at all times, oh people; pour out your hearts before Him; God is a refuge for us all." -Psalm 62:8

"Trust in the Lord forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock." -Isaiah 26:4

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." -Proverbs 3:5-6

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frighten, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with your wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9