August 10, 2021

Riffing off the prayer we closed with yesterday – “Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts.” That’s the whole enchilada, isn’t it? And yet, so difficult?

When you think about it, it is pathetically silly of us to begrudge God our trust. No believing person would say that he or she is more trustworthy than God. Or better able to handle the complexities of life. Or more adept at planning the future or making amends for past mistakes. God scores a TKO in every round.

Isaiah says, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) Another day – another round to pray that we would be able to trust in God. Definitely worth another prayer!

“Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Proper 18 – BCP)