"I yearn to leave the land of self-will and embrace the land of surrender. I would like to leave the land of hoarding and embrace the land of simplicity. Perhaps someday I will leave the land of fear and walk into the land of trust."
Sr. Macrina Weiderkehr, OSB; Living Faith
This was a few days ago, but it is also pertinent as we celebrate St. Joseph today. St. Joseph was a wonderful example of someone who leaves the land of fear and walks into the land of trust. Even though he received God's messages mysteriously in dreams, he was obedient to God's will and God's plan and he walked forth in trust. He took Mary into his home, he journeyed to Bethlehem, Egypt, back to Nazareth; all the time following God's lead and trusting in God's plan. Let us look to St. Joseph today and walk with God, trusting that we are headed the right way! And also, Lord, help us to be a bit more surrender-ful and simple as well! Love, heidi
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