It is hard for many of us to avoid fear and worry. When we succumb to worry, we can worry about anything and everything, losing good things, bad things happening, what people think, that people don’t care, etc.
But worry doesn’t prevent problems in the future, it steals the joy from today.
When we worry, we are living today the psychological pain and discomfort of future problems that will probably never occur.
Jesus said in Luke 12:25-26, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?”
Trust God to care for you. Jesus continues in verse 31, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.”
Dear Lord, our human nature makes us fear and worry about current events, and the uncertain future. Help us overcome these fears, and focus on you and trust in your care. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
As a good friend of mine, who isn’t a believer, has said, “ Don’t live in the wreckage of the future since it may never happen.”