When I am afraid, I will trust in You - Psalm 56:3 NIV
Such a simple little verse. I think I learned it as a small child in Sunday
School.
Now that I'm all grown up what does it really mean for me. Fears creep up on
me like thieves - fear of failure, fear of the past, fear of disappointment,
fear of the unknown, fear of pain, fear of _______. That's the first part of
the verse.
Here comes the 'I will' part - I will trust. Trust doesn't really come easy
for me. Being burned in the past doesn't help, but I'm generally a guarded,
closed, suspicious person. Let me down and my trust has to be earned.
This is so unlike our Father. Despite my fears and lack of trust, He is
trustworthy and has never disappointment or done anything to lose my trust.
Here's the kicker: why don't I trust Him?
Sep 08