Happiness is not trusting in human beings, even in ourselves, but trusting in the Lord (Jer 17:5, 7). Trusting in the Lord is not just a state of mind but is expressed in very practical decisions. For example, trusting in the Lord can mean choosing poverty, persecution (Lk 6:20, 22), and a radically different lifestyle of simplicity and self-sacrifice rather than of pleasure-seeking and selfishness.
Trusting in the Lord is the only reasonable thing to do but is beyond human reason. We are commanded in God's word: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not; in all your ways be mindful of Him" (Prv 3:5-6). Trusting in the Lord means trusting in the Lord alone and trusting in Him at all times (Ps 62:6-9). If we don't trust Him always, we don't trust Him as He wants to be trusted.
Trusting in the Lord is a way of life or it is nothing. Jesus said: "Fear is useless; what is needed is trust" (Lk 8:50). "Commit to the Lord your way; trust in Him, and He will act. He will make justice dawn for you like the light; bright as the noonday shall be your vindication" (Ps 37:5-7).
| PRAYER: | Jesus, I put my trust in You. |
| PROMISE: | "Christ is now raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep." –1 Cor 15:20 |
| PRAISE: | Praise Jesus, Who trusted in God the Father through His crucifixion to His resurrection. Alleluia! |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College