Reminder to Trust God
When I was a child, my great mother told me that our memories never really fade away. OUR MEMORIES are stronger than we realize. As we age our minds recall our past and see yesterday like it’s on a movie screen. I didn’t realize what she meant until I got older, and I’m reminded every day that God is faithful and true to His promises.
Not only do we need God in our lives, but we also need each other; “No man or woman is an island unto themselves.” I saw a quote by Desireé B. Stephens, that said, "Community is the willingness to sit together when joy and grief share the same breath." I thought on this as I was reflecting on the memories of those loved ones who have transitioned from this life.
My husband and I were recently on our way to Starbucks when I said, “I wish my mom was here so I could hear her voice, or my very dear friend so we could go to the Noodle Shop together. We found such peace just hanging out doing extraordinarily little or nothing some days.”
My husband waited patiently until I was finished and he said, “Gail, do you realize that you’re closer to your transitioned loved ones now, more than you have ever been? You’ve known your mom your whole life, but you’ll never get those years back. They’re not in front of you, but behind you and you don’t have seventy odd years in front of you. Eventually you will see your loved ones. So, until then God wants us to keep on trusting and working until He calls us home.” That’s not morbid, but factual and it gave me total peace.
Trusting in the Bible is a profound and active reliance on God, rooted in the belief that He is faithful and will fulfill His promises. It’s a vital aspect of faith that encourages believers to lean on God's understanding and guidance in all aspects of life. Trusting God leads to peace, direction, and fulfillment of His plans for our lives, so I will go on with my life of trusting God.
Not only do we need God in our lives, but we also need each other; “No man or woman is an island unto themselves.” I saw a quote by Desireé B. Stephens, that said, "Community is the willingness to sit together when joy and grief share the same breath." I thought on this as I was reflecting on the memories of those loved ones who have transitioned from this life.
My husband and I were recently on our way to Starbucks when I said, “I wish my mom was here so I could hear her voice, or my very dear friend so we could go to the Noodle Shop together. We found such peace just hanging out doing extraordinarily little or nothing some days.”
My husband waited patiently until I was finished and he said, “Gail, do you realize that you’re closer to your transitioned loved ones now, more than you have ever been? You’ve known your mom your whole life, but you’ll never get those years back. They’re not in front of you, but behind you and you don’t have seventy odd years in front of you. Eventually you will see your loved ones. So, until then God wants us to keep on trusting and working until He calls us home.” That’s not morbid, but factual and it gave me total peace.
Trusting in the Bible is a profound and active reliance on God, rooted in the belief that He is faithful and will fulfill His promises. It’s a vital aspect of faith that encourages believers to lean on God's understanding and guidance in all aspects of life. Trusting God leads to peace, direction, and fulfillment of His plans for our lives, so I will go on with my life of trusting God.