One Day at a Time

I invite you to read the words of Jesus from Matthew 6:25-34 and consider where He wants our focus today.

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34 NIV)

Worry is often projected into the future. What is going to happen? How will it work out? These are future-oriented questions. The future can be a scary place because it's unknown and out of our control. As much as we can't help but worry about tomorrow, it doesn't do us any good. Just as Jesus said, "Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?" (Matthew 6:27). The Lord first and foremost wants our trust. He holds the future and all of our tomorrows in His hands. Rather than worry about tomorrow, God tells us to take it one day at a time, not asking the question: "What will happen tomorrow?", but rather "How can I follow Jesus and trust God today? How can I put Him first?".

At the moment, this present day is all we have. We cannot change the past and we cannot guarantee the future. It is true that each day brings its own trouble, and some days are just filled with trouble. But remember that God is a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Everyday we have, no matter how troubling, is a gift from God. It is an opportunity to trust God and to honor him with our lives. Each day is a resource to be laid at His feet in humble adoration which says: "Not my will, but Your will be done Lord. Take this day and make it pleasing to You". Trust God with your tomorrow, and live for His glory with your today.

How can you make the most of this present moment for the glory of God?

This is the Day - Pat Barrett