When Trouble Comes And I Can't Find An Answer.

Trust Him!

Sometimes the very act of trusting is difficult. When you have tried so many times to trust others and they have let you down . When others have promised you but there is no seeing the promise fulfilled. When even those in spiritual leadership have listened to you and have given you advice, only to turn around and betray your trust. It's hard then to trust again.

But we must trust. Where are those Christians that are good to their word? The person who listens, councils, and never tells. I don't mean the things where a life could literally be in the balance I mean the everyday issues that some people finally share. No wonder it's hard to be real. When you let down the wall, someone kicks you in the teeth.

So what do we do about it? I say we listen, pray, encourage and serve as a true confidant. There are many in the family of God who need to get things out. They need to be healed. But if your response is grow up, you negate the seriousness of their need. And if your response is to tell at least one person (after all it is the truth...and that's not gossip) then you have once again demolished trust and you are for all intent a liar.

Our brother has a need. Where does he go? Will you listen, help him to be accountable and be a true friend or will you betray Him. People have needs. Will you help? Will you help him find the answer?