Complete English translation
Trusting someone is an important part of our lives.
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Happiness, while wrong trust can lead to disappointment. However, how can we know who is trustworthy? This article will help you understand the simple steps to build trust, and most importantly, direct our hearts to believe in the Person who truly trustworthy—God himself. Are you ready to find the secret of a life full of joy and blessings? Let's start!
Choose the Right Person to Trust
One day, a large company in Jakarta called two of its workers from the Medan and Surabaya branches to attend an important meeting in head office. These two workers have never been on a plane at all, so they rushed to ask their parents for advice.
Anak Medan, whose parents have traveled by plane, got advice like this: "Son, your plane ticket is already included eat and drink. Just enjoy the flight, relax, and don't forget to take the opportunity to see the view from above the clouds!"
Meanwhile, Anak Surabaya, whose parents have never been on a plane but have "info from people's stories," got a message that different: "Nduk, food and drinks on the plane are very expensive. If you are offered anything, just say no, okay! Don't get your wallet was pierced before you arrived in Jakarta."
The flight day has arrived. Si Anak Medan entered the plane confidently, enjoying warm food served, drink juice, coffee, or tea calmly, while occasionally watching the entertainment available at the front screen. He arrived in Jakarta with a full stomach, a happy heart, and a fresh body. On the contrary, the surabaya's children felt tense throughout the journey. Because he was afraid of having to pay a lot, he refused all food and drink offers are polite, even to the point of pretending to be asleep so as not to be invited talked by the flight attendant. The result? He landed in Jakarta in a state of hunger, thirst, dizziness, and a cold.
Instead of enjoying the trip, he was tormented throughout the flight.
Important Lesson
What lessons can we take from this story?
Trust the right person. Si Anak Medan believes in experienced parents, so he enjoys his journey.
On the contrary, Anak Surabaya believed in the wrong information, and finally missed the opportunity to enjoy a trip that actually it has been designed to be comfortable.
The same thing happens in our lives. If we want to live the journey of life with peace and joy, we must believe in people who really knows where we're going. So, if our destination is heaven, who is more appropriate for us to believe than someone who have you ever been there?
Jesus said, "Only He has come down from heaven and ascended back to heaven." Therefore, Jesus is the most suitable person for us trust. By believing in Him, we will live a life in peace and full of confidence, because He knows the way to heaven, even He has prepared a place for us there.
"No one has ascended to heaven, except Him who descended from heaven, namely the Son of Man (Jesus)" - John 3:13
Practical Steps To Trust Someone
1. Get to know the person. Take time to get to know people in various situations. Pay attention to character, values, and ways they face challenges. Trust begins with understanding who they really are.
Communication. Open and honest communication builds a good relationship. Ask questions, express thoughts, and listen seriously. Trust grows from the dialogue that is meaningful.
2. Pay Attention to Consistency. Actions speak more than words. Trust grows when someone acts according to his words. Looking for someone who is honest, reliable, and faithful to his promise.
3. Find the Same Value. Values and beliefs that are in line create a strong foundation of trust. The same principle makes the relationship more sturdy.
4. Skip The Experience Together. Facing challenges together can show someone's character and strengthen the relationship. Difficult moments are often expressed the quality of the relationship.
5. Give Time. Trust cannot be built in a day. Let the relationship grow naturally, without haste or forced.
John 17:3, Jeremiah 33:3, Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 12:2, Psalm 71:5
Believe in God's Promises. Believing in God's promises is the core of our faith. God never fails to fulfill His promises.
1. The Promise of Salvation through Faith in Jesus Christ → John 3:16
2. God's never-ending promise of participation → Deuteronomy 31:6
3. The promise of peace of mind in the midst of the chaos of the world → Philippians 4:6-7
4. Promise to Fulfill all our needs → Matthew 6:31-33
5. God's Promise of Strength and Guidance → Proverbs 3:5-6
6. The Promise of Forgiveness and Purification → 1 John 1:9
7. The Promise of Eternal Life and New Creation → Revelation 21:3-4, Hebrews 11:6 (AYT) "However, without faith, it is impossible for people to please Allah. Because, whoever comes to Allah must believe that He exists and that He gives reward (rewards) to those who are truly looking for Him."
CONCLUSION:
1. Believe in the Right Person Brings Happiness.
2. Faith is Not Instant, but Process, and the process of building trust is what God wants in our lives.
3. God loves us perfectly and promises good things for us. Now, the question is: Can We Believe in God?