Trust me

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God., trust also in me"  John 14:1

When our kids were growing up we learned that if you spilled the beans about an upcoming trip or activity, you would regret it.  The excitement and anticipation was almost too much for them as they would bounce off the walls having no concept of time or logistics. The disappointment if we had to cancel was crushing with lots of whining; and pity the child who's illness caused the cancellation.  We developed a strategy to wait until the very last moment.  We would gather them and tell them they needed to get ready and how they should dress. "where are we going?"  "Trust me" was our response. Only until we were all in the car would we divulge our destination. Any questions were answered simply with "trust me".  Soon just the phrase "trust me" would invigorate them to get ready quickly, they knew something great was in store for them.

As I read the above passage, my mind jumped back to those days when we told our kids "trust me".  If our kids could trust us, certainly I can trust God when He says the same.  The verse gives us a barometer to check to see if we are really trusting "Do not let your hearts be troubled."  Are you worried, anxious, troubled, fretting? "Trust in God".  It sounds so simple, and yet we struggle with it so much.

Other questions come to mind....if I'm not trusting God who am I placing my trust in? Myself, my spouse, my kids, my job, the economy?  The only one who is unchangeable is God, He can be trusted. Who knows what adventure He has in store for us!