Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is my pleasure and honor to share a few words of encouragement and hope during this period. In the past four months, all aspects of our lives have been affected and tested during the Covid-19 pandemic and the socio-political events that are ongoing. Like many of you, I find myself in uncharted waters.
It is clear to me, at least for now, that experts, scientists, leaders, and regular people like me all have something in common: we do not know the full extent of this epidemic nor its far flung implications. With this fact comes uncertainties, anxieties and worries. School decisions for our children, the future of how we work, the future of our businesses, the future of our personal relationships, and the wellbeing of loved ones... These are are just a few of the issues weighing on our minds.
With all of this, I am comforted in knowing that I do not know anything(!) I do not have the answers. I have accepted that my knowledge and insights are limited. In as much as we - as responsible parents, spouses, patriots, advocates, children, and friends - will strive to solve the uncertainties, anxieties or worries of the unknown, we must be humble enough to know that we don’t know fully, and we don’t have all the answers.
Though our earthly situations appear insurmountable, Holy Scripture provides us with a seemingly 'simple' road map to peace. The passage above states, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
And so, All Saints Family, we must do just that.
Trust in the Lord.
God bless you!
Edward
