“Jesus,
I trust in You.”
The message proclaimed
at Mass today is one of total trust in God. God has given us the gifts of the
Holy Spirit and has provided us with a spirit of courage, power, love, and
self-control. Jesus promises that with even the smallest amount of faith – the
size of a mustard seed – all things are possible.
We, His
servants, must trust fully in God, knowing that He Himself will empower us to accomplish
whatever work He has called us to do. Depend fully on His strength to “stir
into flame the gift of God that you have” been given. Are you the parent of a
difficult child? Trust that God chose this child for you, and will provide you
with the ability to guide him with love. Are you suffering from illness? Trust
Him to help you to “bear this hardship with the strength that comes from God.”
Is there conflict in your family or at your workplace? Turn to God in faith to
provide you with the “power and love and self-control” to bring peace to your
difficult situation.
Jesus knew that
His disciples, often weak in their faith, would allow their fears to overwhelm
them. He wanted to be sure they knew – and that we still know – about His
infinite mercy. It isn’t all up to us. We just have to do our little tasks with
great love, trusting in Him to provide the courage and strength we need. Whenever
the work before you seems too heavy and difficult, turn to Him and entrust all
your cares to Him, saying, “Jesus, I trust in You.”
Let us have
faith in His infinite mercy, and always “guard this rich trust with the help of
the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.”
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