Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. – Matthew 6:34
It has been said that worry is assuming responsibility for something you have no control over, for if you did have control, you would take the steps to make change. A Texas pastor once said that worry is like sitting in a rocking chair—you can get it moving but it isn’t going anywhere! Has any of your worry ever actually accomplished anything?
In today’s verse, Jesus directs you not to waste your time with worry. The apostle Paul reiterated the Savior’s mandate when he wrote to the Christians in Philippi, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). Did you catch the “with thanksgiving” part of that verse? Do you know that worry and thankfulness cannot co-exist? The one negates the other. The choice is yours to make.
By trusting God and being thankful every day, you learn contentment in your life, even when there are unresolved situations or issues. Pray for your fellow citizens to awaken to the love Jesus has for them and the purpose He has for their lives. Pray that they would turn to Him in faith and cease their worry.
Today’s Verse: Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Philippians 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
