From today’s Scripture: “The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.”—Mt 7:25

In bad weather, we do our best to prepare ourselves for what may come, and we pray for those in harm’s way. Just as we prepare for weather emergencies, we should prepare for ‘faith emergencies.’ If we build our trust solidly in our Lord, then the tough things are a little easier to go through. It doesn’t mean we won’t struggle through difficult days, but we know the Lord will pull us through it and maybe our faith will be even stronger for it.

So how can we prepare? Maybe it’s a novena, maybe it’s helping someone else going through a tough time. Maybe it’s spending time at daily Mass or repenting for our sins. Whatever it may be for you, I pray that the Lord helps you see the goodness in your life today so you can be prepared for whatever may come.

Let us pray: Lord, thank you for giving me a firm foundation to stand. Help me to remember you are at my side, through good times and trying times, too.

Today’s author is Betsy Bown, member of Glenmary’s Development team.

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