Trust In The Lord And Do Good

A few weeks ago, all of the Bible readings we heard in church were exactly what I needed to hear at the time. I know I should be able to “hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people” every week, but the readings resonate more some weeks than others.

Ever since 9/11, Psalm 37 has held a special place in my spiritual library. As I did that day, I tend to turn to it when I am anxious that “evil men” appear to be succeeding in their”wicked schemes.” But this time, it was other words that caught my attention–words that seemed to outline a perfect intention for Lent.

Trust in the Lord and Do Good

In my first post about discovering this Psalm on 9/11, I didn’t even include this verse:

Trust in the LORD and do good.

But now I find it challenging me to focus on three things during Lent:

1. Trust in the Lord.
2. Do good.
3. Trust in the Lord and do good.

It challenges me to trust in the Lord when I find myself worrying instead of praying, or facing an important decision.

It challenges me to do good as part of my Lenten practice.

It challenges me to trust in the Lord and do good when I don’t know what to do. No matter what the question is, trusting in the Lord and doing good is the right answer. If I am feeling wronged, or enraged at wrong done to others, my challenge will be to trust in the Lord (to handle the wrong-doers) and focus on doing whatever good I can to address the situation.

I’m not one who enjoys re-reading books or re-watching movies, but I do love finding new meaning–or hearing new messages–in familiar passages from the Bible. I may know the words, but I never know what the Spirit will be saying to me.

For more thoughts on this Psalm, check out the Forward Movement Day By Day from March 7–it’s only a few minutes long.

Do you have a favorite Bible verse?