One Day at a Time

I am a compulsive worrier. There have been a lot of uncertainties in my life in the last few months. It is hard for me not to take control by worrying. For me, it's like having a tug of war with God. Even though I know He has full control in my world, I love to try and wrestle control from Him by worrying. Many verses in the Bible talk about worrying. One of my favorites is Matthew 6:34 Jesus is talking and He says "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (NIV)

Earlier in that chapter Jesus teaches us to pray: "Give us today our daily bread." (Matthew 6:11, NIV). Even though I get stressed out about little things I have no control over I need to trust that God has eternity all figured out. I in my humanity can't possibly fathom eternity. I need to do and live in what Philippians 4:6-7 say:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (NIV)

If I can pray and trust instead of worrying I will become close to God. Following Him one day at a time will matter in eternity