Impression and aura

I was listening to a preacher sharing a sermon related to demeanor and character. In one of his lines he said, “Premature trust attracts betrayal”.

That line hit me. It was one of the most complicated things I navigated in the last half of the previous year. It is something I agree as I experienced it first hand. So the backstory is that, I was desperate to leave a place due to unresolved issues. Despite my efforts to speak up and raise awareness to solve the issue, the people involved did not respond positively. Out of frustration and a feeling of demoralization, I looked for a place of refuge. I met somebody who seemed kind, good and exuding a good reputation. I made arrangement to transfer without fully knowing this person. I trusted a person who is almost a stranger.

Then, I got to the new place with this person. Things did not go well. I was not welcomed well. The person I talked with took a safe side. That person dropped me in the middle of the chaos. The betrayal affected me deeply. I thought a lot about my past decisions. I looked back to the choices that led me to this spot. I had mourned for the breach of trust and I had to wail for my impulsivity.

In the end, the most honest prayers I plead to the LORD gave me courage to be wise this time. Since the premature trust attracted betrayal, I have to do something better. So I went to that person, and apologized. I had no idea why I was led to doing that. I was not sure what I was sorry for, but I did it anyway. To my surprise, he apologized as well. I could sense his guilt through his tone and facial expression, but his overall demeanor suggested that he was genuinely sorry.

Though my premature trust attracted betrayal, humility attracted redemption. We reconciled once and for all. To this day, we remain good friends. From that day forward, he made an effort to support me. He demonstrated to the team that my opinion was valued and created opportunities for me to showcase my skills and abilities. In return, I supported his decisions and praised him for the great things he does.

I praise the LORD for teaching us to attract what is godly. This ensures we continue to be a witness of Christ’s work.