Day 16 of Beauty: Trust
The beauty of trust.
So often we grow up only hearing about the negatives and consequences of breaking someones trust. That is a huge thing that a lot of grown ups highlight and reinforce with kids, at least that's what I remember in my own childhood and of course tv sitcoms. Don't get me wrong, I think it is an important value and lesson but I think the natural progression of generations is to continue seeking a better approach and solution. So, as I'm parenting and find myself using the same approach I can't help but wonder if this isn't the best approach. We teach kids a lot of guilt surrounding trust and needing to earn back trust by proving theirselves. But how?
Interestingly, the solution is in the question. We need to trust that our love, example, correction and gentle guidance combined with God leading them will be more than enough. Just like God does with us. He doesn't condemn or guilt us, that's what the devil does to try to keep us ensnared in sin. He wants us to wallow in it and lose hope. He wants us filled with fear so we try to be our own God and control all the circumstances, behaviors and intents. However control is just an illusion, as with all of his tactics.
What a thing of beauty it is when we can let go and just trust that no matter what, it really will be okay. Everything falls into perspective when you go to God for guidance. Sometimes it's so hard to see past our circumstances and we might even pull ourself away from everyone. That hurts instead of helps, community offers so much healing through normalizing (finding out so many other's have dealt or are dealing with that same circumstance) and empathy. There is so much beauty and love found in trust.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two people are better than off than one, for they can help one another succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
So often we grow up only hearing about the negatives and consequences of breaking someones trust. That is a huge thing that a lot of grown ups highlight and reinforce with kids, at least that's what I remember in my own childhood and of course tv sitcoms. Don't get me wrong, I think it is an important value and lesson but I think the natural progression of generations is to continue seeking a better approach and solution. So, as I'm parenting and find myself using the same approach I can't help but wonder if this isn't the best approach. We teach kids a lot of guilt surrounding trust and needing to earn back trust by proving theirselves. But how?
Interestingly, the solution is in the question. We need to trust that our love, example, correction and gentle guidance combined with God leading them will be more than enough. Just like God does with us. He doesn't condemn or guilt us, that's what the devil does to try to keep us ensnared in sin. He wants us to wallow in it and lose hope. He wants us filled with fear so we try to be our own God and control all the circumstances, behaviors and intents. However control is just an illusion, as with all of his tactics.
What a thing of beauty it is when we can let go and just trust that no matter what, it really will be okay. Everything falls into perspective when you go to God for guidance. Sometimes it's so hard to see past our circumstances and we might even pull ourself away from everyone. That hurts instead of helps, community offers so much healing through normalizing (finding out so many other's have dealt or are dealing with that same circumstance) and empathy. There is so much beauty and love found in trust.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two people are better than off than one, for they can help one another succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
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