It’s 4 AM, and the reading for the day that has captured me is from Sirach. I couldn’t have asked for a better verse to reflect upon about trusting God. I am blessed to work in the Lord’s vineyard, yet sometimes it can challenge your trust in others and the organizational institutions of faith. Minor concerns can morph into many things affecting trust in people and the institutions we serve. Most concerning is the danger of allowing the darkness of life to creep in and affect trust in the Lord. Serving the Lord is not without its trials. But no matter what happens, if we genuinely believe in all that the Lord stands for, we will remain sincere, steadfast, and faithful. Ben Sira believed that patience and unwavering trust in God are ultimately rewarded with God’s mercy and lasting joy. Trust has to be complete. You either trust someone, or you don’t. You can’t “kind of” trust somebody or trust them “a little bit.” If you say you trust someone, you trust them with your life. So when it comes to trusting in God, it means you trust the Lord in everything, without a doubt, without question, and with boundless confidence. It’s easier said than done, but that is what genuine trust is all about.