Sunday, April 6, 2014

Dear God,

"Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus and to take him at his word..." I heard the people singing as I entered the worship service.  Trust, where would we be without trust, O Lord?

As I considered the word "trust" and the fullness of its meaning, I realize trust is the one thing we must each have in order to survive in this world.  I turn on the water faucet trusting the people in charge who have made it clean for consumption.  I eat my breakfast food trusting the safety officials who make sure food is free from contamination.  I drive my car trusting other drivers to follow the rules of the road.  All day long I trust others.

The one I trust most is you.  Why?  Because I have discovered your love, grace, and mercy live deeper than anything else.  When I stumble upon failure in myself or others, I find you deeper yet.  When I lose faith in someone who has hurt me, I find you deeper still.  I trust you unlike anyone else because I know your promise to be with us rings true every time.  Although there may be times when I feel distant, I know it is not because you have moved away.  When I take an honest look at myself, I see the ways in which I have distanced myself with unreal expectations, false truths, and insincere faith.

When I sang along the final verse of the traditional hymn, "I'm so glad I learned to trust thee, precious Jesus, Savior, friend; and I know that thou art with me, wilt be with me to the end..." it was a testimony to my faith and trust in you.

Thank you
for opportunities
to trust
in you,
Savior, Comforter,
and Friend.
Thank you
for church,
imperfect though
she is,
for the chance
to gather,
to purposefully
rejoice together
in your worthiness
to be trusted.
Thank you,
Most Gracious God,
for every gift
from your hand.

Love, Andrea