Friday March 11, 2022
One verse from today’s Psalm 130 really stood out for me, “My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn”. I found myself wondering what it means to ‘wait for the Lord’. I’m sure it is not a passive sort of waiting. There is too much that needs to be done to just sit and wait for the Second Coming. Does it mean that I should prioritize what I do? Are there tasks that are more worthy of my time, talent, and effort than other tasks? The first reading from Ezekiel warns us to remain true, not wandering from the path of virtue. Jesus also warns us not to stray from righteousness. So, I guess must continue to do what is true, right, and virtuous. That’s all well and good, but how do I know that what I am doing, what tasks in my life, are the right ones to do? I’m worrying too much most likely, because my conscience should be my guide. Prayer will help me form my conscience. It always seems to come back to prayer. I must trust that the Holy Sprit will be my guide. She will help me discern right from wrong, while I wait for the Lord. In my heart, I must join the sentinels in their vigilance. I must joyfully await the dawn from on high, the return of my Lord, Jesus Christ. In the meantime, I have some discerning to do. This may be something I need to fast about, too. Pray for me.