NIV: When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
NVC: When I am afraid, I will trust you.
Meaning: A lot of people lean on other things when they are afraid. Such as drugs, alcohol, sports, even sleeping. Sleeping is a way to distract yourself from life, but asking God for help is the best way to do it. Trust is the biggest thing in a relationship. Whether its with the Godly father or an earthly friend, trust is something that you need to have. Romans 14:23 says "whatever is not of faith is sin." If you do not have faith in the lord, it is sin. There is no reason not to trust the Lord. He literally has our future and all of our lives plans right in the palm of his hands. He knows everything that will happen to us and the outcomes of our situations.
I found this great story to go along with the verse!
A man just got married and was returning home with his wife. They were crossing a lake in a boat, when suddenly a great storm arose. The man was a warrior, but the woman became very much afraid because it seemed almost hopeless:
The boat was small and the storm was really huge, and any moment they were going to be drowned. But the man sat silently, calm and quiet, as if nothing was happening.
The woman was trembling and she said, “Are you not afraid ?”. This may be our last moment of life! It doesn’t seem that we will be able to reach the other shore. Only some miracle can save us; otherwise death is certain. Are you not afraid? Are you mad or something? Are you a stone or something?
The man laughed and took the sword out of its sheath. The woman was even more puzzled: What he was doing? Then he brought the naked sword close to the woman’s neck, so close that just a small gap was there, it was almost touching her neck.
He said,” Are you afraid ?”
She started to laugh and said,” Why should I be afraid ?,If the sword is in your hands, why I should be afraid? I know you love me.
” He put the sword back and said, This is my answer”. I know God Loves me, and the storm is in His hands
Whatever happens is going to be good. If you survive, its good. If you dont, its good. Everything is in Gods hands, so you have nothing to fear aboout. Remember, whatever you are going through is happening for a reason. Do not worry. I garuntee the Lord knows what he's doing.
-Megan
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