Perhaps as we prepare for the Holy Week that is to come, we will trust fully in God, knowing that whatever our circumstances, we need fear no evil, “for you are with me.”

God is conducting a deep spiritual analysis of each of us, seeking to determine the integrity of our materials and process. Are we ready?

Engulfed in sorrow or distress, we may not feel his presence, but he is there nonetheless, walking through that deep dark valley and surrounding us with his love.

If we truly want to be disciples of God, we must subjugate our proud selves to his will and bow down in obedience.

Am I doing everything I can, in my own little corner, to safeguard and protect “this blessed plot, this earth, this realm?"

As we feel buffeted by the shaking and plunging of the world around us, let us take a pause for renewal in the strength and grace of God by spending a few quiet moments in prayer.