Second Thursday of Lent

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It fears not the heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still bears fruit.

It is easy to say we trust in God when things are going well, but it can be more difficult to trust in Him when life takes a turn for the worst. However, this is exactly the time when we need to place our trust in God. It is how we respond to the trials of our lives that determines where our heart truly lies. Does it rest in God, secure in the knowledge that He will take care of us? Or does it quake in fear and seek to end its difficulties through selfish and sinful actions? Hopefully, we choose to rest in God and allow His Love, Mercy, and Grace to sustain us through every challenge. If we do, then our lives will be rooted in God and no matter the dryness of our spiritual lives or the difficulties the world throws at us, we will show no distress and bear good fruits.

Do we trust God to deliver us from every evil? Are we willing to root our lives in the living waters of faith in God, hope in His Goodness, and love of the Holy Trinity? How can we become more dependent upon God as our Father, Teacher, and Inspirer?

O Lord, bless us who trust in you.

Amen.