Spiritual Discipline: Trust
Hoo boy! This one’s a toughie. But it seems like it’s the week for some experimentation in the Trust department here at Chez Journey. Not only have we had some “real life” practice opportunities, but this coming Sunday’s lesson is about the ultimate trust, too.See, I think I’m finding that trust can take a bunch of forms. I can trust in other people (friends, family, even strangers) based on passed behavior and experiences. And I can trust in God based on promises found in scripture. Specifically the promise that ultimately, everything is ultimately going to be OK. (That promise is made directly to us and in the stories about specific characters.)
The other thing that can be trusted is that the world is broken and that despite our best efforts “bad” stuff is going to happen. I’m learning that despite all my great (or half-a$$ed) effort to be healthy and take care of myself, my body may have other ideas. Ideas that might make me really, really happy and grateful that I have health insurance just now.
I’m also learning that I trust that even if the worse case scenario plays out, right now, I trust that it will all be OK in the end. I’m trusting that the right people are in place in my life to walk with me through whatever is coming.
I know this is a bit vague. But the fact is I don’t know much yet. Except that I could be freaking out. But I’m not. I’m not because I’m sure that no matter what, it will all be OK.
I also know that if (when?) I need to freak out, I won’t have to freak out alone. I won’t be calling on family…well, perhaps the boys a bit. But I’ll be leaning on friends…both IRL (in real life) and here.
You can trust me on that.
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A year ago (or longer) on This Journey…
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my boys are doing fine 2009
Grateful #23 2008
For Your Consideration 2006
Emergency? 2006
I had fun today 2004
Instituting section leaders – don’t forget this! 2004
November 16th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
I’m going to stand in agreement with you that everything is going to be just fine.
November 16th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
I hope everything’s okay. I had a bad mammo last Summer and have to get another one in a few months. At the time the doctor said, “So, don’t worry about anything for another six months.” right. Apparently, that Dr. has never met me.
November 16th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
Congratulations on the new site here!
I am not faithful in this trust you speak of right now, I feel like I need to be doing something (see todays post on the echotree). However, I am always in support of level-headedness, and if you have that right now, then double kudos!!!
Take Care,
P
November 16th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Are you pregnant?
Kidding…
I’ll be here if you need someone to talk to.
November 16th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
a positive outlook sometimes, is the best thing. mind over matter.
November 16th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
thanks everybody. Tests are scheduled. When I know more I’ll share. (and no, it’s not pregnancy! thanks for that nightmare!
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November 17th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
I know it’s hard, but times like this, living in and for the moment can be helpful/therapeutic/nearly sufficiently distracting. Hang in there, you have my prayers.