tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post5855993028078283636..comments2023-10-14T07:53:27.701-04:00Comments on My Thought-filled Journey: TrustMTJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694085588658653915noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-10015080098330594252010-09-10T01:34:04.215-04:002010-09-10T01:34:04.215-04:00Merana: I posted the link to Spiritual Sundays. I...<b>Merana:</b> I posted the link to Spiritual Sundays. I'm glad it spoke to you sis.<br /><br /><b>Charlotte:</b> I look forward to reading through many of the Spiritual Sundays posts. Thanks for providing a forum where believers get to share their writings.<br /><br /><b>Wanda:</b> A punch in the gut seems a bit harsh for what I was trying to convey but I pray that it was cushioned by God's grace.MTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694085588658653915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-87694088903564130112010-09-09T22:50:17.510-04:002010-09-09T22:50:17.510-04:00Oh my, you've given me so much to ponder and c...Oh my, you've given me so much to ponder and chew on. Being someone who has issues with trust, this is like a punch in the gut. Thanks for sharing this timely message.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-14950600598992775432010-09-09T21:31:17.888-04:002010-09-09T21:31:17.888-04:00I'm glad you took Merana's advice and link...I'm glad you took Merana's advice and linked this post to Spiritual Sundays. It is certainly a good lesson on trust. We put up a new linky each Friday evening or Saturday morning so I hope you will want to share with us again.<br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-36421214765692195662010-09-09T18:05:53.288-04:002010-09-09T18:05:53.288-04:00WOW, MTJ what a powerful post! I've had disap...WOW, MTJ what a powerful post! I've had disappointment by being let down, distanced, ignored, or flat our lied to or even about. I've forgiven. I've let go as in I don't hold on to the past. I just haven't gotten to the place of moving fwd just yet. But God showed me recently that I still shake my head in disbelief when someone tells me one thing & say to myself, "Mmm-hmmm, SURE!" or "Oh yeah, like I believe THAT for even a minute. Puh-leaze!!!"<br /><br />I like what you say about you either trust or you don't. I'm still not there yet. I still don't trust - most especially myself to make the best decisions. It's obvious I still have healing to do. And ya know what? I'm finding that I KNOW I'm to the point that I trust Him completely. Because, for now, I'm just so content to sit in His embrace until this boo-boo goes away & the scab doesn't break open & bleed all over the place when I'm ready to try to run again.<br /><br />Thanks for this wonderful post. I suspect I'll be referring to it often as I work at restoration!<br /><br />Hugs ~ Merana<br /><br />PS - PLEASE post this on Spiritual Sundays (you can find their link on my blog). I'm certain there are MANY there who can benefit greatly by the words God asked you to share here!Merana Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651075269911984143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-59051959382673498102010-09-08T23:20:34.507-04:002010-09-08T23:20:34.507-04:00Doris: I continue to be blessed by your writing.
...<b>Doris:</b> I continue to be blessed by your writing.<br /><br /><b>Karen:</b> This is a new awareness for me because I never truly understood the meaning of <i>trust</i> before.<br /><br /><b>Lloyd:</b> That's the place I now find myself; <i>surrender</i>. There is definitely a struggle to look back, go back and reflect back on what I valued but I am determined to press on.MTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694085588658653915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-47020531419053390332010-09-08T22:35:09.345-04:002010-09-08T22:35:09.345-04:00Trusting is a very hard thing to do until you hand...Trusting is a very hard thing to do until you hand everything over to Jesus and tell our Almighty God that your life is now in His hands and that He can do whatever it takes to transform you into the likeness of His Son. I know every now and then I have to remind myself, when things are not going to well, that I need not be anxious because God is always in control and that I can have total trust in Him. God bless you. LloydSolid Rock or Sinking Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815501572621378327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-14451544055702449692010-09-08T22:23:37.194-04:002010-09-08T22:23:37.194-04:00What a great post...I really liked reading about t...What a great post...I really liked reading about the different types of trust...and this sentence...<br /><br /><i>"It was in that moment that I myself realized that trust is not something measured out in increments; it is given in full measure or it isn’t given at all."</i>...really spoke such a truth to me....Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-53427323259978004362010-09-08T21:52:16.063-04:002010-09-08T21:52:16.063-04:00This is a powerful reflection. Beautifully written...This is a powerful reflection. Beautifully written. A lot to learn about the meaning of TRUST and the importance of exercising PATIENCE. "Trust isn’t something earned. It’s a choice one makes" - I like that thought!<br /><br />P.S. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my story. <br /><br />Blessings.<br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-73705718114712437042010-09-08T08:54:32.503-04:002010-09-08T08:54:32.503-04:00Ron: When you say, "The only one that I total...<b>Ron:</b> When you say, "<b>The only one that I totally 100% trust is Jesus and His Word.</b>" <i>I'm assuming you forgot about Mrs. Geezer and the all the little grandGeezers.</i><br /><br />At the time I wrote this, I did not anticipate that it would evoke the thoughts many have shared; <i>I was looking at my own life.</i><br /><br />Certainly, I'm not advocating that one throw caution to the wind and naively trust everyone. Jesus commands us to be <i>harmless yet wise</i>.<br /><br />My wife mentioned this same thing to me last night and I said that, "<b>I don't have a problem telling someone 'I don't trust you'</b>" But I was directing this post first toward God, then to those I know and finally to others. I want to be in the place of trusting others as I believe God trusts me and while I see there can be risks associated with this approach, I believe I may discover greater reward.<br /><br /><b>Peggy:</b> For me, I see trust being produced through patience; <i>if God is my refuge, then I'll trust and wait in Him.</i> I hear what you're saying about trusting <i>mankind</i> but who does God send us to? I've been bitten by dogs and yet I find dogs trustworthy.<br /><br /><b>Paula:</b> I have discovered a blessing in the writings you share; <i>I'm thankful to have you contribute to the body of Christ.</i> You are a blessing sister.MTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694085588658653915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-30143869380900606712010-09-07T23:51:31.557-04:002010-09-07T23:51:31.557-04:00"The object of trust isn’t getting something ..."The object of trust isn’t getting something in return; it’s giving of one’s self to another."<br /><br />I have nothing to say to that but a big resounding AMEN!A Peculiar Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754215933325247678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-72101112853955516002010-09-07T23:38:45.311-04:002010-09-07T23:38:45.311-04:00Blessings MTJ... Great post on TRUST & Patienc...Blessings MTJ... Great post on TRUST & Patience!!! I guess I never associated the two... but I will wait on the Lord to show me this! <br /><br />I really like how you research the verses, the Hebrew and Greek! I love to search scripture like this also! I was wondering as you started out what scripture(s) the Holy Spirit was revealing to you but the practical application works too! I should know by now that you will eventually walk us through God's Word. You are so good at that! <br /><br />AMEN to your beautiful prayer... I'm so thankful that God is trustworthy now I just need to trust and be patient as I wait!<br /><br />It is getting more and more difficult to trust in "man"kind, in general but maybe that's because of our human experiences vs. our experience with God. Not too many with the character of God, or image of Christ, I guess in our daily interactions... I imagine God is pretty disappointed in us! Once trust is broken, it is very hard to be able to trust again, the same person or another person (the rollover from one to another). Yet I'm sure God wants us to be careful as we trust but still not be bound by past or previous wounds or lack of faith and hope especially in His children. If we are God's people, we should be trustworthy!<br /><br />Just my thoughts...<br />Peace in Christ,<br />PeggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-46463145268741735262010-09-07T22:48:59.108-04:002010-09-07T22:48:59.108-04:00When another human being says to me,"trust me...When another human being says to me,"trust me, this is for your own good" or "trust me, you should buy this stock or that car" or "trust me, would I lie to you?. After being burned more times than I care to admit I have a difficult time trusting my fellow man unless I've done a thorough investigation and even then I usually still have a ? always lurking in the back of my mind. The only one that I totally 100% trust is Jesus and His Word. With all others I exercise caution and they should do the same with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-89005584996932370902010-09-07T22:34:15.723-04:002010-09-07T22:34:15.723-04:00Kim: Talk about coincidence...how about that? Be b...<b>Kim:</b> Talk about coincidence...<i>how about that?</i> Be blessed.MTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694085588658653915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-61631282380547268602010-09-07T21:45:50.163-04:002010-09-07T21:45:50.163-04:00Yes funny we are both talking about PT's today...Yes funny we are both talking about PT's today,,,and trust....Yes we do trust!Kim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-8159365997269646082010-09-07T20:42:22.846-04:002010-09-07T20:42:22.846-04:00Wendy: Thanks to the Holy Spirit, I'm seeing t...<b>Wendy:</b> Thanks to the Holy Spirit, I'm seeing trust, love, forgiveness and faith with a new perspective now. Bless you Wendy.<br /><br /><b>Sharon:</b> Need I count the times you've blessed me? You are my sister in Christ and as your brother I love you. If you find something in this post that ministers to you then know that it was for that reason that I posted it. Copy it with my blessings.MTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694085588658653915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-5839084211394398982010-09-07T20:22:35.734-04:002010-09-07T20:22:35.734-04:00MTJ - What an interesting post - so much to think ...MTJ - What an interesting post - so much to think about. And how timely! Something has come up today that's got me quite nervous. As I've shared before, fear (ie - lack of trust) is such an enemy of mine! Your words today, guided by the Spirit, washed over me with peace. Thank you. Would it be all right with you if I copied this post? I just want to have it for myself - to tuck into my notebook of words from books, and the Bible, and other places - a notebook that helps me when I need encouragement. Again, thank you...I really needed to hear this today!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785238503949165495.post-12248114750145963092010-09-07T18:39:00.188-04:002010-09-07T18:39:00.188-04:00I never thought about trust that way. I either tru...I never thought about trust that way. I either trust someone or I don't. If I sort of trust them then in reality I don't trust them. Thanks for the lesson.Wendyhttp://wendy-onmybackporch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com