What is apathy? It is
another word for lazy, lethargic, or indifferent.
We all have moments
of apathy in our lives… whether it be the things we do, or the people around
us. Sometimes we are apathetic because we are afraid to do something different or
new. And sometimes, we are just plain afraid of getting hurt.
Where am I going
with this, you ask? Well, God has been working on me lately and has been
showing me some things I never realized were there. Apathy is one of them. The
definition that fits me was indifferent… in almost everything.
Sure, I care about
things, but never wanted to make a real effort. That usually meant letting
people get close to me, close enough to hurt me. I mean, who likes getting
their heart beaten on?
See, this is where
trust comes in… trusting God, for everything. I was able to talk to a friend
today who was worried about upcoming boards for a license, and reminded her
that in Matthew, Jesus tells the disciples that “…with God, all things are
possible.”
And now I (you) remind
myself (yourself), that I (you) do not have to fear, for God will defend and protect me (you). He will
always be there and He will guide me (you) the way I (you) need to go.
Let me ask you
this: have you built walls around your heart?
I have… they are
still there, and for good reason. Too many people with bad intentions can crush
it if I allow them access.
I like that quote:
“Sometimes
you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break
them down.”
I pride myself on
being honest, and I have to start within if I am going to allow someone to
break those walls down. I love this Psalm… David had a FEARLESS TRUST in God…
Psalm 27:1-3 (NASB)
A Psalm of Fearless Trust in God.
A Psalm of David.
27 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life;
Whom shall I dread?
2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh,
My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though a host encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
In spite of this I shall be confident.
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life;
Whom shall I dread?
2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh,
My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though a host encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
In spite of this I shall be confident.
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