Jeremiah 17:5-8, 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 6:17,
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"IN GOD WE TRUST"
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is
like a tree planted beside the waters." —Jeremiah 17:7-8
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!
(Put your trust in the Lord! Come to a Presentation Ministries retreat and
listen to how the Lord will lead you. He wants us to be His disciples, and
our retreats will equip you with the knowledge, increase your love, and
identify your gifts so you can trust the Lord, and then go into the world
and serve Him. Call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 to register or for more
information.)
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†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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