March 7, 2026

Trusting in God

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Lectionary Week

March 2–8, 2026

Scripture Overview

The overarching theme of this week’s lectionary reflection is trusting in God. The passages from Exodus and Psalms narrate the troubles of the Israelites in the desert, inviting us to reflect upon the realities of trusting in God in the midst of life’s difficulties. The reading in Romans continues the theme of trust whereby we are invited to trust or boast only in what God has done for us on the Cross. Finally, the reading in John depicts the Samaritan woman as an exemplary figure of faith who believed in Jesus as the Messiah. She didn’t require miracles to have faith; she found the miracle and her faith in her encounter with Jesus.

Questions and Suggestions for Reflection

Read Exodus 17:1-7. When has God’s provision sustained you through tough stages of your spiritual journey?
Read Psalm 95. What object, image, or memory serves for you as a symbol of God’s faithfulness?
Read Romans 5:1-11. How have you discovered God’s grace in your life when life’s troubles seem to overwhelm you?
Read John 4:5-42. When has letting go of your expectations or rules allowed God to work freely in your life or in the lives of others around you?

Respond by posting a prayer.

Hubris is the type of pride that leads to failure. It is a dangerous path. We start to think so much of ourselves that we make mistakes and act immorally, thinking that we are above others, exempted from the law and any form of responsibility. Hubris allows us to believe...

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God of reconciliation, we thank you for the grace you have shown us through the cross. We boast of your enduring love for all. Amen.

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