Seven Lambs and Small Gestures — Trust as a Currency of Healing

🧔🏽 Author’s Note

My name is Umar. A few years ago, I met a man named David, a devout Christian, who had been so burned by betrayal and spiritual abuse that he didn’t want anything to do with organized religion — or relationships, for that matter.

We started out as co-workers. But something about his guardedness struck a chord in me. He didn’t want to talk. Didn’t want to be seen. He had been over-promised and under-loved by people who claimed to care.

He didn’t trust easily — and I didn’t blame him.

🐑 The “Seven Lambs” of Today

In Genesis 21, Abraham gives seven lambs to King Abimelek as a symbol of peace and proof of his claim to a well.

“Accept these seven lambs from my hand as a witness that I dug this well.”
— Genesis 21:30

That scene stuck with me. Because David didn’t need big speeches or persuasive arguments. He needed consistent actions — “seven lambs” of friendship.

So I started showing up:

• I brought him coffee.

• I asked how his weekend was — even when he didn’t answer.

• I respected his space but stayed present.

• I celebrated his wins.

• I never preached. I just lived what I believed.

Slowly — and I mean slowly — the wall cracked. Trust didn’t come overnight. But when it did, it was sacred.

💸 Trust Is a Currency — Not a Gift

In today’s world, trust is earned, not assumed. It’s like currency:

• You deposit with actions.

• You withdraw with failure.

• You build wealth by consistency.

When someone’s been scorned or abandoned, what they need isn’t a new philosophy — they need to see proof that love, integrity, and presence are still possible.

That’s what Abraham understood. And that’s what changed David’s life. One day, he said to me:

“I don’t know what you believe fully, Umar… but whatever it is, I’ve seen it in you before I’ve heard it from you.”

That was a holy moment.

💬 For the Believers:

You may have a friend, sibling, or partner who’s been through too much to trust easily. Don’t be discouraged. Words can fail, but faithful action speaks in a different language.

• Show up.

• Stay kind.

• Be consistent.

• Don’t expect miracles overnight.

And remember: sometimes the smallest “seven lambs” speak the loudest.

✨ Final Reflection:

Ask yourself:

• Who in your life needs a gesture, not a lecture?

• Where can you invest in trust — not just expect it?

Start there. Plant your seeds. And trust that God honors the small, steady acts of love.

#PlantToday

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