"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation."
2 Nephi 22:2
A little tender mercy was found yet again today as I was studying my scriptures. This is why I love reading them so much.
I had been contemplating my own weakness of distrust. This is something I have struggled with. I have learned to be somewhat protective and guarded when it comes to my feelings. I think I do this to avoid being hurt or let down when something really bad happens or to prepare myself for the very worst just in case it does.
Reading these words this morning helped to aid me in a better understanding of how to let go of distrust which doesn't serve me well and allow myself to more fully let love in without fear. Trusting in the Lord is that first step in allowing me to trust those around me. Do I fully trust the Lord? The answer is an unequivocal YES...with all my heart. This must mean that I actually do have the ability to learn to trust others! All of my greatest blessings have came about through learning to trust in the Lord. When I do this I feel powerful and like I can succeed and overcome all things! It also helps diminish fear and the selfish doubts that may creep into my mind from time to time. How thankful I am to have both His strength and His love at my disposal.
