Often when I worry, worry, worry as I am prone to do, my mother would say to me, “trust in the Lord.” Growing up in a religious family , I’ve heard that a million times.
It sure is hard to do when times are tough. It’s lovely and almost easy to do when things are going smoothly, the day is beautiful, and life is good.
It brings to mind the story of Thomas, the apostle who did not believe it when the other apostles told them, “We have seen the Lord!” Thomas had witnessed the death of Jesus on the cross and refused to believe them, saying, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my finger where his nail marks have been, and put my hands into His side, I will never believe.” That is one of my favorite stories, because as it is written, Jesus did appear later to Thomas – coming into a locked room no less! Thomas was able to see His nail marks and put his hand in the wound in the Lord’s side. I love that story.
Thomas was so happy to see Jesus! Jesus even gave me a message that day: “Blessed are they who have not seen and yet believe.”
I need to stop whining and worrying and just trust.
Trust in the Lord.