Trust

Today's challenge is about trust.

It's Hazel here - some of you know that my husband, John, is registered blind. He does have a little vision in his left eye, but nothing much.

Some years ago he applied for a guide dog - his first dog was Oscar, a golden retriever, who actually had to retire when he was only six as he lost his nerve and was unable to work properly. We still see him from time to time - his retirement owner brought him over to see us the day before his 13th birthday. Then John trained with Josey, a yellow labrador - they made a very good partnership, but, sadly, because of health issues, John had to say goodbye to her some three years ago and she is now enjoying early retirement with a couple in Sittingbourne.

As someone who needed to be guided, John had to put his trust in the guide dog to lead him correctly. I have to confess that I would find it hard to do that.

But, as Christians, that's exactly the relationship we should have with our Heavenly Father - put our trust in Him to lead and guide us through life. There are many scriptures that encourage us to do this, particularly in Proverbs and the Psalms, such as:

'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.' Proverbs 3:5-6

and

'Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.' Psalm 143:8

Just like the blind person who is being led by the guide dog, we are not aware of the dangers that we might be about to encounter, but out Guide is and He will lead us aright if we put our trust in Him.

Perhaps you would like to reflect on these verses:

'Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.' Psalm 25:5

'For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.' Psalm 48:14

'If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.' Psalm 139:9-10

Here is what the team have crafted in response to this challenge.

We would love you to join in our challenge and create something in response to reflecting upon 'trust' - please leave us a comment with a link to your post so that we can some and see your creation.

Hazel

Pauline

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