Trusting God with Tomorrow
10/28/2024
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
In this verse, Jesus encourages us to focus on the present rather than getting caught up in the anxieties of tomorrow. He acknowledges that each day has its own challenges and encourages us to trust that He’ll provide for us, moment by moment. Worrying about the future not only drains today’s joy but also signals a lack of trust in God’s plan and provision.
Picture someone with an overloaded suitcase, packed with every “just-in-case” item they can imagine. The suitcase becomes so heavy they can hardly carry it. Often, our worries are like that suitcase, overloaded with concerns about things that might happen tomorrow. Jesus wants us to unpack that load, carrying only today’s needs and concerns, and trusting Him to take care of the rest.
Jesus isn’t suggesting we ignore planning or pretend life is without difficulty. Rather, He’s inviting us to experience true peace, trusting that God is already present in our tomorrows and prepared to meet us in whatever we face.
Here are three things we can do everyday to help us learn how to not worry about tomorrow.
Identify Today’s Needs
Write down today’s tasks and concerns. Hand over anything that doesn’t need to be carried today to God in prayer.
Limit ‘What-Ifs’
Notice when your thoughts start wandering into “what-if” territory about the future. Gently remind yourself that God holds all tomorrows, and redirect your focus back to today.
Reflect on God’s Faithfulness
Recall past times when you were anxious about the future, but God provided and guided you through. Let those memories reinforce your trust in His ongoing care.
Remember, Jesus lived His entire life knowing that the cross was coming , but He didn’t let it consume His everyday
.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the peace You offer. Help me to rest in Your provision and let go of my fears about the future. Teach me to trust that You hold my tomorrows and to focus on being faithful today. Help me to live each day grounded in Your love, unburdened by worries that only You can carry. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
In this verse, Jesus encourages us to focus on the present rather than getting caught up in the anxieties of tomorrow. He acknowledges that each day has its own challenges and encourages us to trust that He’ll provide for us, moment by moment. Worrying about the future not only drains today’s joy but also signals a lack of trust in God’s plan and provision.
Picture someone with an overloaded suitcase, packed with every “just-in-case” item they can imagine. The suitcase becomes so heavy they can hardly carry it. Often, our worries are like that suitcase, overloaded with concerns about things that might happen tomorrow. Jesus wants us to unpack that load, carrying only today’s needs and concerns, and trusting Him to take care of the rest.
Jesus isn’t suggesting we ignore planning or pretend life is without difficulty. Rather, He’s inviting us to experience true peace, trusting that God is already present in our tomorrows and prepared to meet us in whatever we face.
Here are three things we can do everyday to help us learn how to not worry about tomorrow.
Identify Today’s Needs
Write down today’s tasks and concerns. Hand over anything that doesn’t need to be carried today to God in prayer.
Limit ‘What-Ifs’
Notice when your thoughts start wandering into “what-if” territory about the future. Gently remind yourself that God holds all tomorrows, and redirect your focus back to today.
Reflect on God’s Faithfulness
Recall past times when you were anxious about the future, but God provided and guided you through. Let those memories reinforce your trust in His ongoing care.
Remember, Jesus lived His entire life knowing that the cross was coming , but He didn’t let it consume His everyday
.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the peace You offer. Help me to rest in Your provision and let go of my fears about the future. Teach me to trust that You hold my tomorrows and to focus on being faithful today. Help me to live each day grounded in Your love, unburdened by worries that only You can carry. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
Recent
Archive
2024
January
In The Beginning: A Great Place to Start.Do you see what I see?Hide and SeekSurrendering to God's GuidanceThe Benefits of Renewing Our MindA Light that Never CeasesAre You In Church?God Makes All Things NewThe Value of Each OtherRenewed Day by DayDelight in the Presence of the LordNever AloneGod: Our Refuge and StrengthPursuing Peace and Shunning EvilRejoicing in God's PromisesSeeking and FindingThe Faithfulness of God: Our Source of EncouragementA Heart of AbundanceSowing Righteousness, Reaping God's LoveThe Power of God at WorkPray. Pause. Patience.It’s Time to Go to WorkOur Father in HeavenThe Power of Prayer and Confidence in GodFinding Peace Through PrayerMay You Have Ears That HearThe Holy Spirit: Our Source of Strength and HopeThe Persistent Pursuit of FaithThe Story of GraceWe Know Not The HourGreed Be Gone
February
United in ChristThe Seeking ShepherdDo You Hear Me?Turn It OnMy Help Comes From The LordThe Patient Love of GodHe Never Forgets The GoodThe Overwhelming Mercy of GodUnity in the Body of ChristForgiveness - A Reflection of God's LoveHoliness through PeaceDevotion and HonorLove Your EnemiesThe Great Exchange of GraceWalking in LoveWe Must Die to LiveThe Most Famous VerseThe Ultimate SacrificeThe Lamb of GodReflecting God's HeartHome SickChosen and CalledEmbracing Our Identity as Children of GodEmbracing Our Identity in ChristHe Is All We NeedTrusting GodBuilding Yourself Up in FaithBeing A Radiant Witnesses in God's KingdomYou Cannot Be Healed of The Things That You Hide
March
Embracing Divine ForgivenessThe Power of ForgivenessFinding Peace Through FaithGlorifying God's NameKeeping Our Focus on JesusEvery Good Gift Comes from AboveWorshiping the CreatorFinding Strength in God's PromisesThe Nearness of GodCreated for Good WorksGo and Preach the GospelThe Power of the GospelThe Way, the Truth, and the LifeThe Secret of True GenerosityGuided By The LightFollowing the Servant KingHe Was Fully ManFully ForgivenPraise and Worship AlwaysHoly is His NameLiving as a WitnessesCome. See. Go. Tell. Listen. Understand.For Such A Time As ThisThe Arrival of the Servant KingThey Will Always BeThe Power of PrayerThe Weight of BetrayalServing Others with HumilityEnter with ConfidenceRaised to New LifeHe Is Not Here
No Comments