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Trust
by
Debra Tandy
I had to keep up. My short little legs were moving as
quickly as possible without breaking out into an all-out run (something
my lungs couldn’t handle!) I only had to drag one suitcase on wheels
behind me and not loose sight of my leader. My husband likes to move
quickly when we travel.
Last time I flew, I was on my own. I checked my luggage
and kept wondering if I really didn’t need a boarding pass. I glanced at
the clock; still over an hour before boarding would begin. I was always
early because I was so nervous about missing my flight. What on earth
would I do? I would be stuck on earth. That’s it. With a non-refundable
ticket and no way to get to my meeting.
So I’m early. Most travelers would find a comfortable
spot to watch T.V. or read. Not me. I keep looking at the clock and
double-checking to be sure I have my ticket. Did I forget anything? Will
they have the rental car waiting? What if they don’t? But then, what if
they do? I don’t know my way around and I can’t read a map worth
anything. I clutch my purse tightly. If I loose my money and cards then
I’m truly doomed!
This panic feeling isn’t right and I know better. But,
I just haven’t traveled alone enough to be comfortable with it. When I
travel with my husband, however, I may have to move fast but I’m
completely relaxed. He takes care of all the paperwork. He finds where
to check the baggage. He figures out where our gate is and, get this: he
finds a comfortable place to relax as we await boarding. Trace has flown
all over the world and has this travel thing down. He never gets
nervous. And his confidence and leadership make me feel secure. Even
when we were once stranded on a Paris cobble-stone street late at night
without accommodations (and speaking no French) he was not worried.
(Irritated yes!) Me, I just had to keep up. No thinking, no worrying.
This is how I prefer to travel.
Life can be much like traveling: we can either be in
charge and do lots of worrying, or we can learn to follow the Lord. And,
of course, the Lord is a much more reliable leader than Trace. He is
control of everything and knows everything. He has promised never to
leave us and to always lead us into what’s best. If we learn to follow
and trust, we can learn not to worry. And, we can learn to enjoy the
trip!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your
paths straight". (Proverbs 3:5-6 emphasis mine) Applying this passage
means that we can trust God to lead us the right way, without wasting
time and energy where He doesn’t want us to. The Lord wants to lead you
and remove the burdens of worry and fear from your life. “Come to me,
all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden
is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) The Lord is willing to take the reigns of
our lives so we can learn to sit in the passenger seat and relax.
Why am I able to trust my husband? Because I know him
very well. I know he would never hurt me, intentionally lead me into
harm’s way, or leave me stranded in a scary place. How do we develop
trust in our walk with Christ? Get to know Him well. Spend time alone
with the Lord, both reading His Word and praying. It doesn’t have to be
structured or formal; I enjoy my relationship with the God of the
universe as I would a close friend. Sometimes I pray Scripture to Him,
sometimes I worship, and sometimes I present needs. It’s also important
to be quiet and learn to hear Him speak in that still, small voice. And,
just as in human relationships, it takes time to get close. The Lord
never intended for us to forge ahead through this difficult and
dangerous world on our own.
When my daughter started kindergarten, she was
terrified. She needed to learn how to ride the bus, but she was too
scared. So, Mom and Dad followed the bus! She sat in the back watching
us the whole time. When she needed to change busses, I was there helping
her.
We all experience times when we’re frightened and not
sure which way to go. Get to know the One who holds the universe in His
hand and your welfare in His heart.
About the Author:
Interested in both volunteer and freelance work;
including speaking. I am a devout Christian and hold a B.S. in Writtten
Communications. I try to write articles that are light and
entertaining, but with a deep message.
I am also interested in ministering to youth.
Debra Tandy in Missouri
tandymaildebra@yahoo.com
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