I have in front of me some US coins. On them remain the words "In God We Trust". There have been individuals and groups over the years who would like to see that phrase removed because it references God and they wish us to be a purely secular culture. I suspect that one day it will be removed, but not because of the reference to God. I think it will be removed because of the word "we". It would be too weird to write, "In God, some of us trust." But the reality is, as a society, we do not place our trust in God. We trust money, sports and entertainment, leaders, weapons... all to make us feel like everything is going to be okay. In our society, God seems to take a back seat to these others-- if any seat at all. But in our private and personal lives, it's a little different. We know that all of these will and have let us down. But God remains steadfast. When we live with that trust and that knowledge, we become steadfast too. Our lives take on rhythm, meaning, and purpose. The world can fray and even tear, but God remains. And we remain in God. Place your trust in that which warrants it.
Readings: 1 Kings 2:1-3:3; Acts 5:1-42; Psalm 125:1-5; Proverbs 16:25
