Moving along, sometimes more quickly than others,
Sometimes more like hobbling, or barely there at all,
But hope and faith, always looking and taking pause,
Trust that the moment will arrive, and take its place.

“Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.” – Psalm 72:7

During the season of Advent, we wait in anticipation of what’s coming—the birth of Jesus Christ. However, so much of life is about waiting and anticipating what’s coming. And persevering through it requires a level of trust. The response for the Second Sunday of Advent’s Psalm (above) tells us there will be “justice” and “fullness of peace” and it will be “in his time”.

What gets in the way of your ability to trust and be patient? How do you overcome it?

In the Gospel for this Sunday, it is written of John the Baptist:

It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said:
“A voice of one crying out in the desert,
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make straight his paths.’” – Matthew 3:3

Take some time now, and throughout the week, to envision yourself as the voice crying out in the desert. The way has already been prepared, and you are crying out, but to the Lord. Share what is on your mind and happening in your heart as this time. What do you need from the Lord? What does the Lord desire for you?