The Danger of Treating other People as your Source of Hope

A mere human can potentially give you false hope. And it’s not because they intentionally wanted to hurt you. It’s just they are broken, and they sometimes fail to consider the consequences of their words and choices. So do not fully depend on what they can do. Look unto God and fix your eyes on His promises. Trust in His power and not on other people’s strength. Remember that they are not God. They also commit mistakes, and there will be moments when you’ll feel disappointed because they haven’t met your expectations. Be more understanding of their situation and stop putting too much pressure on them. They are not the ones who are responsible for your future. You need to take charge of yourself and set your eyes on the only One who will never fail you.

Stop treating others as your idol. They may give you temporary pleasures and joy, but they will only last for a moment. People get tired. They also need to rest. That’s why there will be moments when they can’t do the things that you want them to do. If you rely on them, you’ll encounter so many frustrations. Their imperfections will break your heart and will destroy your trust. Not just towards other people, but also to yourself. It’s a dangerous thing to do. Your whole life will be messed up if you’ll only depend on their actions and words. So before the worst thing happens, come to God and put Him at the center. Treat Him as your King and the ruler of your life. Only then will you learn to trust in the future that He prepared. 

You can only find lasting hope in the arms of God. No one else can give you a secure and comfortable future. Somebody may claim that they can provide you financially, but they can’t give you the assurance that they will perfectly offer you your emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs. Your loving Father can give those things to you. So stop giving someone else the responsibility to take good care of your future. God gave you the freedom to make wise choices. He empowered you to manage yourself. You just need to learn how to trust in His plans and not in somebody’s effort.

Focus on things that will last until eternity. The people that you love can’t stay with you forever. Some will go and leave you along the journey. So it’s better to trust in your Creator. He alone can take you to the place that will give you lasting happiness and joy. His light can give you the strength to press on even in the midst of suffering. He will give you everlasting hope. In Him, you will always have a wonderful future.