“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).
There are two places where the wicked seeks to trap us: with yesterday or tomorrow. We do not know whether or life here will be over five minutes from now. We do live for another time constantly. Why? You can make plans, but our today is constantly changing. You live in this moment and this is the only moment in which you have any ability to act. Luther said when asked if he knew that he would die tomorrow what he would do today. He said, “I would plant an apple tree.” Live in today.
Lord, You have given me today. This is the day You have made and You have asked me to rejoice in it. Guide me now and always in today. Yes, I need to make plans for all of the tomorrows which might be mine, but I do not know when my journey here will end. Help me so that I walk the fine line between these things without crossing into the zone of worrying about the unknown future.
Lord Jesus, You did not instruct me to make no plans, but You have given me instructions to walk faithfully each day that You give me in this age. Help me to walk with You so that I may be resilient to do those things that pop up day by day. In all that I do, may I have the priorities You are speaking about. Lead me in the way of righteousness. Lead me and teach me how to be faithful each day. Amen.
