I have a habit of questioning the Lord, sometimes asking him the same question over and over again, even after I’ve already received a clear answer in prayer. This often sounds like “Are you sure, Lord?” and again, “Okay but like are you SURE?” and then, “So like...you’re really sure then?” Somehow, asking over and over doesn’t bring me the lasting peace and reassurance I’m longing for.

It’s funny, one of my favorite scripture verses is Luke 1:45, “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” I love hearing that the Lord will fulfill his promises; it touches my heart in a special way. But let’s also pay attention to where it says “Blessed are you who believed…” and my incessant questioning of our Lord doesn’t really line up with a person who believes that the Lord will fulfill his promises. Now, in my head, I most definitely know that the Lord is so good and will always take care of me, but sometimes it hasn’t yet traveled all the way to my heart, so instead of being so quick to believe all these things I ask, “Lord do you really love me?” “Lord will you really protect me?” “Lord this doesn’t feel good, are you still good?” His answer always remains the same. “I love you. I will protect you. I am still good and I am working all of this for your good.” Friends, that never changes.

In today’s Responsorial Psalm we say, repeatedly, “The Lord remembers his covenant forever.” Covenant is defined as, “A usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement.” A covenant is not just a promise, it holds more weight than a promise does, and Jesus reminds us today that he remembers his covenant forever. He will never forget what he has promised to give us. He will never forget to take care of us. He will never forget to walk with us.

God promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars, yet, he had no children. And guys, he was OLD! But the Lord made good on that promise. Even when it seems absolutely impossible, the Lord will always always always give to us what he has promised us. That may look different for each one of us in the way he delivers his promise, but he has promised us all the same thing. The Lord has promised us his perfect, unconditional love. With a love like that we never have to worry about a dang thing, because Jesus has already taken care of it all. He promised you that.

Do you find it difficult to trust in the Lord's promise to take care of you, to work for your good, and  to love you always?

How have you been walking with the Lord throughout this Lent?

Have you been worrying or anxious recently? How does knowing that Jesus promised his perfect, unconditional love bring you peace?

"Lord, you are in control."

"You always work for my good."

"Thank you for your love."

Ask a close friend if they have a struggle with which they’d appreciate some help. Ask them if they will lean on you. Be there for them. Give them support. Then–turn to Christ with a struggle of your own, trusting that he will love and support you far better than you could ever support a friend.