Day Fifteen: Trusting in God’s Plan
Friday, Second Week of Lent

Scripture Passage:
“You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” (Genesis 50:20)

Opening Reflection:
Life often presents us with betrayals, setbacks, and unexpected challenges. It can be difficult to understand why God allows us to go through suffering. Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers, could have become bitter and hopeless. Yet, he trusted in God’s greater plan, and in the end, his trials led to the salvation of many.

Meditative Reflection:
When we face injustice or hardship, it is tempting to question God’s presence. However, just as He worked through Joseph’s suffering to bring about a greater good, He is also working in our lives in ways we may not yet see. The trials we endure can shape us, strengthen our faith, and ultimately bring about God’s purpose.

Think about the moments in your life when you have felt abandoned or wronged. Have you entrusted those pains to God, believing that He can bring something good out of them? Lent is a time to surrender our wounds, trusting that God’s plan is always greater than our immediate struggles.

Reflection Questions:

Have I ever looked back on a painful experience and seen how God used it for my growth?

How can I trust in God’s plan, even when I do not understand His ways?

Lenten Question:
Q: Why does God allow suffering?
A: While suffering is a consequence of a fallen world, God can use it to bring about transformation, deepen our faith, and lead us to a greater purpose.

Lenten Action:
Offer up a difficult situation in your life to God today. Pray for the grace to trust in His plan and surrender any resentment or doubt.

Concluding Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I do not always understand Your ways, but I choose to trust in Your plan. Help me to see beyond my struggles and recognize Your guiding hand in my life. Give me faith like Joseph, that I may endure hardships with hope, knowing that You are always working for my good. Amen.

Resources for Lenten Prayers and Reflections:

Daily Saints and Reflections | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/

Lenten Reflections | EWTN | https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/reflections/lent

Lenten Prayers and Daily Reflections | My Catholic Life | https://mycatholic.life/lent-prayers-reflections/