Devotional

A truth to carry

Jesus does not dismiss tomorrow. He knows tomorrow will have real concerns. His invitation is that you do not have to drag tomorrow’s concerns into today before they arrive. Anxiety often does exactly that. It borrows trouble from next week, next year, and every possible version of the future, then asks today’s strength to carry it all. No wonder you feel tired. You may be trying to live several days at once. Praise returns you to the day you actually have. It notices the mercy of this morning, the work in front of you, the people who are present, and the help that is available now. This does not mean you avoid responsible planning. Planning is wise when it leads to a clear next action. Worry becomes cruel when it keeps demanding emotional payment for situations that have not happened. There may be a concern that needs a calendar entry, a conversation, or a plan. Give it the action it requires. Then resist the urge to rehearse it as though rehearsing can prevent it. God will be present tomorrow in the same way He is present today. You do not have to stockpile strength for a day that has not yet come. The phrase “sufficient unto the day” can become a gentle boundary for your mind. You are allowed to return to the task, prayer, meal, rest, or conversation in front of you. Today is not insignificant because it is ordinary. It is the place where grace meets you.