Taking a "Trust Walk" with God

Have you ever taken a “trust walk” so popular in team-building workshops and leadership seminars? One person is blindfolded, simulating loss of sight. The “blind” person is dependent upon a companion who acts as guide in order to reach his or her destination. At times, the “blind” person holds onto the guide for direction. At other times the guide calls the person, providing insight into the moment’s situation and giving essential instruction. As long as the “blind” person follows her or his guide, all is well. Trust provides the bond that allows both to journey together as companions.

If we really think about it, each of us is on a “trust walk” with God, every moment, every step of our lives. When we follow Christ and learn to make decisions based on Jesus’ instruction, our lives are filled with depth and fullness. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we come to trust that God, who has given us our very lives, who we are, and what we have, will continue to provide all we need to live in holiness. As long as we follow our guide, all will be well. Trust will provide the bond that allows us to journey with God in love.

A disciple is one who is learning the ways of a master teacher. Our master teacher is Jesus Christ, whose very life is the lesson we will learn throughout our lives. We look to Christ as our model and “see” the fullness of what it means to live for God and to live for others. Each step along the way, we meet challenges and joys, making choices and decisions based upon our understanding of the Master’s way. The choices may be simple, yet often they are profound. Looking to Christ as the mirror of our heart’s desire, we learn to live as image and likeness of God, to be our very self. We consider how we can best reflect Christ’s love through our prayer, our presence, by sharing our gifts and offering service to others.

Summer can be a great time of the year in which to step back and reflect on our journey with Christ who is the way. Each of us has been particularly blessed with talents and abilities, material and financial resources, time, life itself. Following Jesus as a disciple calls us to always be seeking ways to offer back to God what we have been given in abundance, as good and faithful, trusting stewards.