God is to be trusted, the God who called you to have fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9
I work with a lot of people who have trust issues. I've been one of those people with trust issues. I remember the first time that God revealed to me that I had to trust issue with Him. I have been a Christian for about 30 years. I did all the Christian things like church and Bible Studies. I was in the Word daily for myself, I prayed and journaled. I even taught children's church and women groups. I felt my faith was solid and my foundation was firm. I believed in the word of God; but He showed me I didn't trust that He would do things for me. I didn't recognize it until the Holy Spirit revealed it to me in an extended time of prayer, really the first extended prayer time I add with Him.

The following year I spent time learning about trust. I learned about how to trust. I learned about why I should trust God. Since that time, my trust in God has continued to grow. I know there is still more for me to learn, but I believe that is a life journey not a destination to be reached this side of Heaven.
When I work with clients, one of the things I let them know is that trust deepens over time. So when they don't trust, and there is not a reason not to trust someone, they need to spend more time getting to know people. I don't recommend people trust blindly. Trust is built over time, but I also know it is important not to go into a relationship where you feel like You can't trust someone.
Trust is developed through fellowship with God and fellowship with people. God called us to fellowship with Him so our trust in Him can grow. I also believe that when our trust is in Him, our fellowship with people is easier to build that trust because we know regardless of the other person God will protect our heart if we give it to Him. This is something I help couples who have experienced broken trust learn to do if both are wanting to reconcile.
Lord, I thank You that You invited me into fellowship with You.
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