To get ahead of myself – to rely on my resources, my ‘wisdom,’ my self-sufficiency, is to anticipate the future without the grace God provides anew each morning to meet that day’s needs.
Tag Archives: Matthew 6:34
ACCEPTING CHANGE
Guest post by author Nancy Lewis-Shelton “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.” (Hebrews 13:5-6 NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart. I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) “Be strong and courageous. Do not …
Learning to Live for Today
To get ahead of myself – to rely on my resources, my ‘wisdom,’ my self-sufficiency, is to anticipate the future without the grace God provides anew each morning to meet that day’s needs. Today He’ll provide what I need for today’s struggles. Tomorrow He will provide what I need to get through tomorrow’s challenges.
Tomorrow
So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:34 (NLT) In his autobiography, Finding Kansas, author Aaron Likens states, “What is the most fearsome word in the English language? There is nothing worse than tomorrow. Tomorrow is uncontrollable. What could happen? Sure, I may …
Worries
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Being a parent is cause enough for anxiety, especially when the kids start driving and heading out on their own. Every time our two oldest drive off, when all three boys head out, when they are away from …