Lenten Reflections, Day 7

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Written by: Carolyn Champagne

Reading: Matthew 7: 7-12

When reading these passages God’s words resonate "trust, prayer and call on me". He couldn’t be more clear in His expression of the desire to help and reach out to all of us who ask. But it is hard to turn your trust totally to God. It is not an easy thing to do. One thing is for sure, if you have faith the word trust comes a bit easier.

Years ago when my father was very ill with a bleeding ulcer, right after heart surgery, we thought we were going to lose him. The doctors had all said he probably wouldn’t make it. We had to trust in the Lord then. We had nowhere else to turn. We prayed and prayed and prayed again. The Lord heard us and saved him. He was with us for five more wonderful years. But why does it take a tragedy to push us to that point of turning to God? We need to talk to Him always and trust in the direction he sends us. Verse 7 says, "Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you." How much clearer can that be? How many times does He have to remind us that the Lord our Savior is there for us always, anywhere, anytime? All we have to do is ask.

Prayer:
Lord God, help guide the way to you and you only. Let us not hesitate to ask you for anything, knowing that you are listening. Encourage us to knock on your door in prayer and reach out to you always. Amen.

FAMILY MOMENT:

"Do onto others as you would have done to you." Today, think of how you like to be treated by others. Talk with your family about how you should treat others. Spend the day treating everyone the way you want to be treated.

Lord, be with me today and help me treat others like I want to be treated. AMEN