Hey there,
The past year has been a challenge for all of us. The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been far reaching on a personal and a professional level. Even on a spiritual level. It’s enough to shake anyone’s trust in God.
I have a friend whose constant mantra was “Let go and let God” … even throughout the course of several years dealing with a major health crisis, which he unfortunately succumbed to a few months ago, he never stopped trusting the Lord.
His faith in God–despite all his personal struggles–was incredibly inspiring to me personally and I’m sure everyone else who knew him and who encountered him.
As an experienced chemo patient, he would often provide support to others who were just beginning treatments, whether it was helping them understand what to expect, or sharing with them the importance of letting go and letting God.
I was curious about the origin of the phrase and stumbled on numerous articles criticizing “Let go and let God” as not accurate to the teachings of the Bible.
Personally, I believe the critics are taking the interpretation a little too literally. I like the idea of applying a modern day, catchy phrase to an ancient biblical concept.
It keeps it relevant … and in my view it’s better to spread the word than not at all.
This week’s issue of Genuflect looks at how to develop a deeper trust in God, how we’re called to now worry, and how we should put our trust in Him during periods of change, injustice, or in the everyday moments of our life. So we can all do as my friend always recommended and let go and let God.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Develop A Deeper Trust in God
When life throws obstacles at us and our dreams don’t look like they’re going to come true, it’s time to deepen our trust in God. Randy Carlson looks at 5 ways to throw off discouragement and deepen your trust in God.
5 Ways to Develop a Deeper Trust in God | The Intentional Life
Our Call to Not Worry
“Worrying not only negatively affects mental health, but also greatly limits our spiritual growth. Father Jacques Philippe, in his spiritual classic Interior Freedom, claims that “Worry and discouragement are the greatest obstacles to holiness.” If, as Catholics, our goal in life is to become saints, we must take seriously the call to not worry.”
1 thought on “Rooting Out Worry with Trust in God’s Providence” | Catholic Stand
Trusting God in Seasons of Change
For those of us who are planners, it can be particularly challenging when life gets in the way of those plans. April Deocariza explains that it’s exactly during these seasons of change when God is able to mold us into the best version of ourselves. We just need to be receptive to it.
Trusting God in Difficult Seasons of Change | Blessed is She
Trusting God During Injustice
One of the first lessons we learn as a child is that life isn’t fair. We see examples of this almost every day … in our own life and in the news. According to Hilary Collins, if we put our trust in God, we’ll see that injustices will be used for a much greater purpose … for His purpose.
Trusting God in the Midst of Unfairness and Injustice | One Peter Five
Trusting God in The Now
Venerable Fulton Sheen wrote in 1950 about sanctifying the Now moment as a way of dealing with the trials and tribulations that come our way in everyday life. It’s as relevant now as it was then … and as profound in this Now moment as it was then.
#FultonFridays: Sanctifying the Present Moment | The Catholic Gentleman
Comfort From Scripture And Saints
Anxiety itself is not bad; it’s a normal emotion. But left unchecked, it can become a problem and drive us further away from God. Here are inspirational quotes for dealing with anxiety from the Bible and the Saints.
Reassurances for Anxiety from Scripture and the Saints | Catholic Stand
Prayer to Trust in God’s Will
Next time you’re about to face a challenge in your day, pray this short prayer from Father Francis Xavier Lasance to remember God’s presence and set your heart at ease.
Trust in God’s Will With This Short Prayer | Aleteia
Trust Your Heart?
ChurchPOP shares this clever comic that reminds us of what can happen if we place our trust in our heart and not in God. Enjoy!
Are You Sure You Should Trust Your Heart? | ChurchPOP
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