I saw a trailer for an upcoming sitcom about parenthood. The scene shows an exasperated parent leaning over a crib in which wriggles a screaming infant.


The parent looks at the infant with confusion and vexation and says, “We are on your side! We are for you!” The point? These new parents are wondering why their little darling seems to be fighting them all the way.

I got to thinking about this and how true it is sometimes in relation to our loving heavenly Father. He says many times in His Word that He is on our side, He is for us. Why don’t we believe that?

It boils down to what EE says in Keep a Quiet Heart, “We simply do not believe God.”

He has repeatedly proven His trustworthiness, faithfulness, love and care. Still we live as though we don’t believe His goodness.

What is wrong with us?

I think it boils down to this: We are not intimate with our Savior; we are not practicing His presence; we are not trusting Him.

Dear Lord Jesus, for the sake of Your Glorious Name, help us to trust you with everything.