--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Because I first trusted God, I no longer…" description: "\"“Because I first trusted God, I no longer worried if Garrett would leave me. Because the foundation of my trust was in the God of creation and not in a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ca/shelley-lubben-20344_trust_because-i-first-trusted-god-i-no-longer_2570844.jpg" --- # Because I first trusted God, I no longer worried if… ![“Because I first trusted God, I no longer worried if Garrett would leave me. Because the foundation of my trust was in the God of creation and not in a human, I was free to love, enjoy and even make mistakes in my relationships. Whether I made the mistake or Garrett did, together we knew it was all…” quote by Shelley Lubben](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ca/shelley-lubben-20344_trust_because-i-first-trusted-god-i-no-longer_2570844.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ca/shelley-lubben-20344_trust_because-i-first-trusted-god-i-no-longer_2570844.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ca/shelley-lubben-20344_trust_because-i-first-trusted-god-i-no-longer_2570844.jpg) > ““Because I first trusted God, I no longer worried if Garrett would leave me. Because the foundation of my trust was in the God of creation and not in a human, I was free to love, enjoy and even make mistakes in my relationships. Whether I made the mistake or Garrett did, together we knew it was all covered under the Cross of Jesus Christ. God had already forgiven us for past, current and even future sins. Because we accepted by faith the sacrifice of His Son Jesus, we were allowed the freedom to grow in every area of our life, especially our marriage!”” [Shelley Lubben](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shelley-lubben/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Trusting God frees one from fear of abandonment, allowing love, enjoyment, and growth in relationships, grounded in Christian forgiveness. **In simple terms:** God trust removes fear, enabling love and growth. Key Takeaway Place trust in divine support for relational freedom. Themes faith trust relationships Mood hopeful reassuring Type spiritual relationship When to use this quote - marriage counseling - spiritual growth - personal development - conflict resolution - forgiveness Key Concepts theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How does faith influence relational dynamics? - What if trust is lacking? 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