Second Monday of Advent

Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; Then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.

We all have weaknesses. Some of our weaknesses are in our bodies, others our minds, still others in our spirits. However, if we trust in God’s strength, then we shall have nothing to fear. Our weaknesses shall be fortified and we shall be able to overcome the trials before us. Perhaps not in the way we expected or planned, but in the way that is best for us. God will save us if we let Him. But we have to be open to His Will and accepting of His solutions. By doing so, we let Him into our hearts where He can do the most good for us. He can cure our blindness, physical, mental, and spiritual. He can heal our ears so that we can hear His guidance and inspiration. He can give us the confidence we need to take the leaps of faith that will lead us closer to Him and the voice we need to proclaim Him in word, prayer, and song.

What are our weaknesses? Do we pray to God for strength to overcome them? Do we thank Him for saving us from them when He does help us?

O Lord, you make us strong and fearless in our faith.

Amen.