Time always exposes what you truly mean to someone.
(Ask any former senator, parliamentarian, presidential candidate, Business Owner or head pastor.)
Be careful who you trust because salt and sugar look the same.”
Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world, because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.
Once upon a time, there was a person named Sarah who appeared to be a close friend to Mary. Sarah would always listen to Mary’s problems and offer her support. However, behind Mary’s back, Sarah would spread false rumours and lies about her to their mutual friends and family in order to tarnish Mary’s reputation.
One day, Mary started noticing a change in the way people were treating her. She couldn’t understand why her loved ones suddenly seemed distant and cold towards her. It wasn’t until Mary overheard a conversation between Sarah and another friend that she realized the truth—Sarah had been spreading malicious gossip about her.
Feeling betrayed and hurt, Mary confronted Sarah about her actions. Sarah tried to deny everything at first, but eventually, the truth came out. It turned out that Sarah had been jealous of Mary’s success and popularity, and had resorted to character assassination in an attempt to bring Mary down.
Mary knew that she had to cut ties with Sarah for her own well-being. It was a painful lesson to learn, but Mary emerged stronger and wiser from the experience. She surrounded herself with genuine friends who truly cared for her and supported her unconditionally, leaving Sarah and her falsehoods in the past, where they belonged.
It is important to be cautious about who we place our trust in, as not everyone has our best interests at heart. Just like salt and sugar may appear similar at first glance, some people may present themselves as trustworthy individuals when, in reality, they have ulterior motives or devilish intentions.
Stay calm; you’ve been through this before. You’ll get through it again.
It is essential to pay attention to people’s actions rather than just their words; true intentions can often be disguised. Just as mistaking for sugar can ruin a recipe, placing trust in the wrong person can have detrimental effects on our lives.
Therefore, it is crucial to take the time to truly get to know someone before confiding in them or relying on them, even if the person is your political party member, church member, cousin, niece, nephew, relative, or old school mate.
Surrounding ourselves with genuine and honest individuals will not only bring positivity into our lives but also protect us from potential harm.
Remember, appearances can be deceiving, so always be cautious and discerning when it comes to trusting others. Trust in God’s wisdom to guide you in forming healthy and genuine relationships, ensuring that the people you trust are indeed the “sugar” that adds sweetness to your life, rather than the “salt” that brings bitterness.
Remember that your worth and happiness are not dependent on the actions of others. Stay true to and continue to move forward with grace and confidence. While it may difficult, try to forgive those who have wronged you focus on building positive and uplifting relationships in your life. Trust in God’s plan for you and lean on Him for strength and guidance as you navigate through this challenging situation. Remember,
““The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.”
Psalms 34:18 NKJV
Thanks for reading. May your prayers be answered, your burdens be lightened and your faith be strengthened each day in Jesus Name. Be blessed mightily of God. It shall be well with you dear.
