“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 6:33-34 NLT
We’ve all been there: We go through a litany of “what-ifs,” finding ourselves forming complete scenarios that read like a suspense novel—or worse—like a horror movie, projected on our mind’s eye.
The fact is, slogging through all possible horrifying scenarios, only steals your peace, while squandering precious inner resources better used elsewhere.
Think about it, the scenarios we might imagine, rarely occur as we envision them. And even if they do happen, if they involved things over which we have no real control, the worrying brought no different outcome.
Let’s ask the Lord to forgive us for failing to trust He Who only knows (and can control) what will happen tomorrow. Let’s take the instruction Jesus gives in our opening scripture and live in the day we are in, trusting the Lord with how we’ll face whatever trouble may come tomorrow.
Understand, this is not failing to plan or strategize; it is refraining from vain imaginings that produce no good results and actually reveal our lack of true dependence on the Lord.
Going forward, let’s quit borrowing trouble. Rather, let’s live in Jesus’ promised peace that can anchor us safely no matter how rough the seas.
“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?”
Matthew 6:30 NLT
Peace to you.
Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!
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