Scripture: Psalm 131:3
Journal: What does it mean for you to put your hope in the Lord right now? What about forevermore? Which is hardest for you? Why?
Reflection:
“O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, both now and forevermore.” Did you get that? Both now and forevermore. I don’t know about you, but I usually don’t
have too much trouble putting my hope in the Lord for the forevermore part;
it is the now part that tends to give me trouble.
I mean, what does it even
look like to put your hope in the Lord right now anyway? Especially in the midst of trying to care for
aging parents or trying to save money for retirement or trying to navigate a
significant life transition. What does
it look like to put your hope in the Lord in the midst of college decisions or
interpersonal conflicts or health issues?
What does it look like to put your hope in the Lord when your marriage
is falling apart or when your kids are in pain or when you receive a
life-altering diagnosis or you are filled with anxiety and depression? I mean, if we can’t put our hope in the Lord
right now, how will we ever really be able to put our hope in him forevermore?
Help us, O Lord, to put our
hope in you. We cannot do it on our
own. Remind us, each minute of each day,
that you are both strong and loving.
Hold us in your loving embrace that we might be still and calm and
secure, even in the midst of chaos or calamity.
You are our God. Help us to truly
trust in you. Amen.
Prayer
Closing
Prayer: O Lord, help us to learn
what it means to put our hope in you now—and forevermore. For if we cannot trust you with the here and
now, we will never really be able to trust you with the forevermore. So in the midst of whatever we may be going
through,
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