August 20, 2021

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10: 29-31)

There’s nothing like a good mechanic that you can trust, especially when you don’t really know much about cars. You know when something is wrong with your car because the Check Engine light comes on, but you sure as heck don’t know what to do with the engine while you’re checking it. Which is why you need a good mechanic that you can trust.

You can see where I’m going with this, and the analogy isn’t perfect, but you can absolutely trust yourself with God. Sometimes you know what is wrong with you, sometimes a light comes on and you don’t know why. But the God who knows you, (even the hairs on your head!) loves you, and redeems you always has room in His shop. In fact, He’ll even tow you in.

“Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Fifth Sunday in Lent – BCP p. 219)