“You got me, Lola?”, my 3-year-old granddaughter asked me as I helped her use the potty. It’s funny that even at a young age, we have issues with trust and seek reassurance that we can rely on someone’s word.
Trust is evidence-based. Personally, I want my genuine concern for others to match my actions. I remember one “I got you!” moment involving an evening pickup of one of my daughters’ high school girlfriends who ran away from home. I immediately called the mom to let her know that I would bring her daughter home in an hour, after emotions settled. There was also a time I flew to Colorado to be with a friend going through marital issues. We had good talks as well as quiet companionship.
Jesus says, “I got you!” too. And it’s not just when we need Him but for always. He promises to “never leave us nor forsake us” (Hebrews 13:5).
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