Trust in You
Trust is not something that I’m very good at. I like to be in control, feeling that I can manage the outcome to my liking. But, of course, I can’t always do that. Some things are out of my hands – almost everything is out of my hands.
When I first became a Christian, I was actually glad that I didn’t control everything. It was a relief to know that I wasn’t responsible for everything that happened in my life and the lives of my loved ones. I can’t say that it was a relief to know that everything is in God’s hands – that actually scared me quite a bit. But, if anyone is going to be in control, it should surely be the Creator and Master of the Universe – the One who knows best.
During my recent health odyssey, my problem with trust was made clear again. I prayed for recovery, for the end of new illnesses – but I also worried every time a new illness appeared. Legitimate concern is not a bad thing at all, for I do need to think about my body and make good decisions on taking care of it. But, worry – well, there is no room (and really no need) for worry in the life of a person of faith. And I worried a lot.
Sometimes, a song, poem, book, movie, or TV show can challenge our faith and inspire us to a better and closer relationship with God. I discovered the song below during my health odyssey (which is not quite over yet) and it cut to my heart. It is a challenge for me in my struggles – and a good inspiration to trust…
“Jesus, I Trust in You…”
© 2017 Christina Chase
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Although crippled by disease, I'm fully alive in love. I write about the terrible beauty and sacred wonder of life, while living with physical disability and severe dependency. A revert to the Catholic faith through atheism, I'm not afraid to ask life's big questions. I explore what it means to be fully human through my weekly blog and have written a book: It's Good to Be Here, published by Sophia Institute Press.
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Powerful! I can’t sing, but I started humming along. The words are easy enough to learn, so I hope to find myself repeating them often. I have a problem with trust too. (My illness is spiritual, not exactly an odyssey though. More like a slog through dark fields in mist.) I am grateful for person like you, Christina, who keep reaching out.
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I agree, the words of the song are powerful and worth remembering and repeating. So much of our lives of faith depend on trust, don’t they? Thank you for reaching out to me and reflecting with me!
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