Trust

   “Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to his love, and the future to his providence.”  St. Augustine

   There are times when trust in God seems difficult.  Life isn’t always easy, there are hard times; some extremely hard.  When those times come we sometimes look to God and ask “Why?”.  We don’t understand why such a thing has happened to us and it can rock our faith in God and His love for us.

   These difficult times, however, are when we need to turn to God in trust even more.  Though we don’t understand why, for our own well-being both physically and spiritually, we need to trust that God’s plan is the right plan.  We need His comfort and mercy when our heart is broken and we are in deep sorrow.  We need His strength to carry us through the heartache.  Without God’s help we can become lost in our sorrow.

   Look to God with hope and trust that His way is best.  We will never fully understand God’s plan in this world, but we can trust that He has a plan for us that leads to joy and happiness.  Along the way we may have to suffer pain and difficulty, but so did our Lord Jesus Christ.  He suffered greatly for us because of His great love.  When we are suffering He will come to us and comfort us in our despair.

   Regardless of what has happened trust in His mercy.  He is an all-merciful and loving God.  In the trials of each day trust in His love, knowing that He will strengthen us and comfort us.  Know that the future is in His hands.  Nothing can separate us from His love.  Trust in Him always and He will lead us home.

Lord, trust can be hard at times.

Life brings heartache and sorrow.

Help us to always trust in You.

Lead us through this life to eternal life with You.

Amen