this song has been in my head today. Too legit — too legit to quit. I guess God knows when I need encouragement, plus that song always makes me dance!! It’s just empowering for me.

I am thinking of my brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Some don’t have electricity or running water, and it’s below freezing. Here I am, worrying about an upcoming snow storm, and their worries are just survival. I honestly don’t understand how they are doing it. Just by sheer ingenuity and the grace of God. God, please show us how we can help in a situation that feels so hopeless and horrible. God, you are the God of hope and wisdom. Please, help.

Maybe our personal situation feels hopeless. I was watching the rosary on EWTN today, the sorrowful mysteries, seeing Jesus suffering, and I kept thinking — it’s just amazing to me that he didn’t quit. Like, this is too much, bro. He died on the cross for us even though he could have gotten himself free at any moment. He suffered for us because he loves us so. We are totally inadequate, mess up all the time, and yet, here he is, loving us through it all, loving humanity. Loving us. We don’t deserve it, and yet you love us so much. You love me so much. Please help us trust you and do good, in the midst of heartache. Thank you for showing up for us!