MONDAY IN THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT

As I reflect on today’s reading, I hear my mother’s voice saying: “There is a greater plan for you out there.” We all experience trying times in our lives, and when we do, it is so easy to focus on the negative aspects and slide into what I call “why me?” thinking. These are the times when our faith needs to be stronger than our fears. For when we entrust ourselves in faith to God, we know that God is our compass to lead us beyond the moment. And often it is when coming out of these trying times that we realize how truly blessed we are. Just as Jesus trusted God, we need to as well. We all have a greater plan mapped out for us. Trust in the Lord — there is always something to be grateful for.