Psalm Of Tribulation | Reflection
In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction. – St. John of the Cross
Why, O my broken flesh, do I so quickly forget the grace and guidance of the lover of my soul as soon as I am troubled?
Why, O my broken mind, do I believe I can solve whatever problem is ahead of me, or defeat that wish seeks my downfall?
Forgetfulness and false confidence fed by fear and anxiety. Lies whispered or lies told by the enemy or my own fallen nature. Where is the peace? Where is my refuge?
While I’m turned inward battling and fretting with myself, the Lord stands nearby arms outstretched waiting for my return to him.
He patiently waits for my surrender, my real surrender, where I leave the prison of my wants and desires and throw myself into his arms saying “thy will be done in all things…”
Lord help us align our hearts to your heart. Give us your desire. Unite our wills to your perfect will. Help us from turning inward in times of trouble but instead to seek your outstretched arms. Take my life and everything in it Lord, it all belongs to you.
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