Yesterday I went to a pool therapy session. One of the participants was a middle aged blind man. He was brought by his mother who helped him find the changing room and get all set. Then she helped him find his way around the pool to a chair to await the instructor. Once he was comfortable, she left. He had been in the class before and knew the instructor. She helped to guide him into the pool and reminded him of where the grab bars, seats, and deep end were. As she talked through the exercises, she would physically correct him when necessary. She gave him gentle verbal nudges when he was too close to someone or something. He was very responsive, apologetic, and polite. When the session was over, he waited for everyone else to get out of the pool before him. His mother came back and guided him back along the narrow edge of the pool explaining everything as they went. As I have been reading more about trusting in God, I thought about this man. He has to put his trust in other people practically every minute of the day. Yes, I am sure he trusts himself to some extent as he navigates with his cane. I cannot imagine going to new places and being in new situations without relying on my vision to assess what is going on. But, this is how we should be trusting in the God who created us and watches over us. We cannot always see everything that is involved in any situation. Our focus can be so narrow and so selfish. I want to trust that God is putting things in place for the greater good of me, my loved ones, and those around me – even if I don’t see it or understand it. He truly is there, walking along side me, guiding me.

I Found God today in a very trusting man.