“Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.” (Proverbs, 25:19)

Where is your confidence

You will lead a healthier life the day you realize that man generally is unreliable (Jn 2:25). Some people you think are loyal or friendly have some attached strings you may not see until the day trouble blows.

This is not to dismiss every one as unreliable. There are friends that stick closer than a brother. But they are few. If you get one, thank your stars.

It is with time and in times of trouble that you discern a faithful friend because failure is an orphan with no siblings (Prov 19:7) Are you lonely, broken and in tears? Are your close friends now distant? You can spare yourself deep hurt amid life’s distress when you learn to:
1. Trim down your expectations from men
2. Be patient with unfavorable seasons of life as they do not last
3. Cast all your confidence in the Lord. His faithfulness is soaked in great steadfastness (Lam 3:23 ).

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion that can never be removed, but abides forever (Psa 125:1)

Shalom

Happy midweek.