Skytree: Building Trust

So, what does it feel to be at the Sorakara (highest) point? In awe. It still amazes me how advanced Japan is in terms of architecture and infrastructure. Tokyo Skytree is considered the tallest building in the country. So when on the top, it will give you a 360-degree view of the city.

I could see the stretch of Sumida River, Odaiba's Ferris Wheel, Haneda Airport, Asakusa's Golden Poo and the shy Fuji-san, shy because it was cloudy at that time and it's hard to see through clearly.

What a scenic view!

So did I feel scared? Not at all. I mean except for that glass floor 😂

When you're up there, you would learn to trust the foundation of the building more so the builders.

Then while watching the sun set, something hit me - TRUST. If Skytree hadn't been built in Japan, I wouldn't have taken the risk and thrill of going up, honestly saying.

You see, it took years and years for Japan to build this kind of reputation. And they are owning to what they've become. And people all over the world highly regard them.

It's the same with relationship - family, friends, couples, workmates, customer-client... all kinds of relationship require TRUST. And trust is two-way. When one loses it, the other's gonna lose it eventually. And if you've built that trust, keep it, protect it, hold on to it.

So why am I focusing on trust? Because I am at this point of my life where things are beyond my control. That it is only by trusting God that I could live at peace everyday.

Friends my age are in despair and confusion these days. I mean we all are. When you're in your 20's-30's, there's so much pressure around you and there are a lot of voices that tell you of dos and don'ts.😏

However for us Christians, we have to understand this process. We all go through the same process, but our response to it makes a huge difference. So how do we respond? Trust God's work. Trust by praying, trust by waiting, and trust by preparing.

Actually I don't know any life advice that's gonna make us comfortable. Right now, I just want to depend on God's word because it rebukes and it corrects my shallow understanding of life.

😊😊😊

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

💕💕💕

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