Lenten Reflections, Day 10

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Written by: Phyllis Chen

Reading: Psalms 46

My hero was my dad. He was my protector, mentor and inspiration to strive to be the most that I could be. He was the kind of dad that made me want to please him and love others the way he loved. The most important thing my dad taught me was to trust in God. His example of fatherly love here on Earth made it easier to believe and trust in our heavenly Father. This is the image my dad helped to engrave in my mind and heart of who God is and my love for others.

Our experiences shape images and ideas that influence trust in others and what we believe. Not everyone has the privilege of good memories of their fathers or the blessing of great people in their life that help them relate to a good image of who God is. In Psalm 46, the writer describes God as our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in (times) of trouble. He is a mighty fortress to protect us and trust in. Through reading scripture, we learn that God empowers us to live confidently and positively influence others. God has your back. Love God, Love People and Make Disciples.
Let us Pray.

Dear Heavenly Father, inspire us today to get to know you better, to study your word more, to increase our knowledge of who you truly are, to transform our minds and empower us to believe in you. Release us to the freedom of loving others the way that you love us that they may also come to know you, our Lord and our Savior. Amen

FAMILY MOMENT
Have you ever had a bad day? Some days, nothing goes right. God can be our strength on days like these. He can help us get through any bad day. Talk with your family about ways you can make a bad day better.
Lord, thank you for giving us strength on bad days. Help us remember a bad day is just one day and we always have tomorrow. Amen.