He Is For Me

…the substance of things hoped for that you cannot see…

Our lessons of faith begin in our childhood. It is very simple to believe anything our parents say or exemplify because we are so gullible as children. Unfortunately, our childlike faith becomes scarred; sometimes accidentally and others purposefully. Consequently, those early lessons of faith mold our belief system.

We learn rather or not we can trust or depend upon others based on the examples set before us. If our mother or father did not set good examples of those characteristics, then our belief is not only to not trust anyone, but to do it ourselves as well. Secondly, because we are human, it is only natural to trust and believe in tangible things. Similarly, although I am unable to see God, I choose to trust that He is the creator of the universe based on the nature of evidence around me. Who else could create such natural beauty?

So, if we believe that God is the creator of all things, why is it so hard for us to trust Him in all things? Is it simply because He is not tangible? Possibly for some. The bigger issue is that it is not our instinct to trust Him no matter what because that trust has been damaged from the beginning. The damage can be from a multitude of things. For instance,  if my biological father wasn’t there, why would God? If so-and-so did this to me, why would God care? If I did all these sinful things, why would God give me grace and mercy? And so on.

What I’ve learned is that the only way for me to trust is to change my beliefs. Yes, I believe in God. But in order for me to trust Him in every way of life, I have to believe that every attribute of Him is true. His Word says that He loves me, will provide for me, will give me wisdom, will comfort me, will bring healing, will redeem me, will give me peace, will befriend me, will forgive me, will be a father to me, will strengthen me, and so much more. The bottom line is that HE IS FOR ME!

…I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.

Hebrews 13:5

That is what I must constantly engrave upon my heart; no matter what circumstances come my way and no matter how often they come. He never promised our lives would be easy, but He did promise that if we call upon Him, He will answer. He will give wisdom and direction in His Word if we seek Him.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

More importantly, my desire is to remain in Him by changing my beliefs of Him.

You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on. Your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.

Deuteronomy 11:18