We may think we are placing our trust in the Lord, but if we look more closely, we may see that we are sometimes actually placing it in other things. What kind of things? How about a healthy bank account, a secure job, a unique talent, our own intelligence or personality, a specific way of praying, a particular charismatic leader or just plain good health? As vital as these things may be to us, they pale in comparison to our personal relationship with the God who knows and loves us more than we can imagine.
But this passage from Proverbs goes on. It reminds us that serving the Lord means serving others. It doesn't mean worshiping in a certain way or judging others by their orthodoxy or cocooning ourselves from the world's messy problems. No, serving God means serving others. It's as simple - and as challenging - as that. Whom shall I serve today?
Loving God, help me to serve you more by serving the unique individuals you put into my life every day. Amen.
Sr. Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D.
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