Trust the Lord

By: Julie Maschhoff

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; it leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8

My husband and I vacationed in Florida for many years, then we moved here permanently in 2010. We've always loved the Florida sun, sand, and ocean. We've had fun times with our family at Disney, and we've enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere of the Keys. The winter in Florida is fantastic, but the summers seem to get hotter and hotter.

This summer there are heat warnings worldwide, and the news is filled with reports of fires burning out of control. Rising temperatures and an increasing number of fires is serious, and many people have been injured or lost their homes. We must pray for those who are affected by these events, but our best refuge in trying times is God's Word. When we don't know what to do, we must put our trust in our Heavenly Father. In all circumstances, we must trust God!

Our opening verse from Jeremiah says those who trust in the Lord will be blessed. Then Jeremiah compares believers to a tree planted by a stream that has deep roots. If our spiritual roots are deep, we won't get anxious in trying times. When we completely trust God, we can rest assured He will walk with us in our trials. But our faith in Him must be steadfast and uncompromised. Christ follower, God is holding you firmly in His hands – and He will never let you go. He will be with us, even in our moments of weakness when we try to let go of Him. Remember, following Jesus isn't an event, it's a lifestyle. That means we must keep growing spiritually so the roots of our faith will go deeper.

Heavenly Father, we lift up everyone who has been affected by rising temperatures and fires this summer. Protect them and draw them near to you. Give them comfort, courage, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. Help our faith grow, help our spiritual roots go deep, and help us trust you completely. Amen