Whatever God is calling you to do, you cannot do it on your own. To bear fruit, we must remain in Him. To succeed in the big, difficult, worthy tasks, we must trust that Jesus will take our lives and accomplish what we cannot. Without Him, we can do nothing. Study the Scripture. Ask for His guidance and wisdom. Is there a task God has put on your heart?

Native people know the importance of rivers and clean water. But, Isaiah 12:3 says, those who believe, “…will joyously draw water from the springs of salvation.” 

They understand that water is life, but it is our job to help them to understand that baptismal water is eternal life.

When you trust in God, your life is blessed. You will see the goodness of God all around you. You will not fear the dry-spells. You show that trust by sharing God’s love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness in everything you do. Which fruit of the Spirit do you struggle with the most? How can you focus on it today? Ask God to help you see the opportunities to use that gift to bless others throughout the day.

We are not meant to go through this life alone. God is ready, willing, and able to help. He wants to help, so let Him. What burden do you need to give to God today? Which worry can He take from you, to free you up to focus on living life for Him?

Though we grow in our faith, it can still be difficult to accept that we don’t (and won’t) understand everything. God’s ultimate plan is so much bigger than us, and it is in those hard times that we have to rely on Him and accept that God knows what is best. As a child, do you remember having complete faith in your parents? You knew that they would be there when you needed them. If we could rely on our parents with such faith, how much more can we trust our perfect Heavenly Father?

I thank you, my dear Savior, that you accomplished what you set out to do: to win my salvation and the salvation of the whole world.  I pray that you strengthen me to set my face to accomplish the difficult things in my life. Amen.

The best way to begin living your life for Him is to live your life for others. Stop worrying about yourself, and take a look at those around you. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40) Take today to look at the world through Jesus’ eyes. Where would Jesus go? What would He do? Who do you see that desperately needs Jesus’ love? What steps can you take this Lent Season to share Jesus’ love?

A personal story of how a multimillion dollar project displaced the Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara Nation in North Dakota. Producer J. Carlos Peinado returns to the Fort Berthold Reservation and discovers stories of the past as he assesses tribal identity. Through interviews and archival footage, a uniquely Native American perspective emerges, giving light to a portrait of resilience and survival in the face of catastrophic change.

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It is never easy to change our ways, but, thankfully, we don’t have to do it alone. We have a God who loves us and wants, more than anything, to be in a relationship with us. We also have a Lord and Savior who withstood the same temptations we face. Ask Him for guidance and protection as you seek to live as a child of God. Who in your life can you ask to join you in this Lenten journey?