Find Peace in an Anxious WorldSample

When You’re Worried About Tomorrow

Have you heard of the Sunday Scaries? It’s the term we use to describe our feelings when the weekend is coming to an end and the responsibilities of Monday are on our minds. The truth is, sometimes we get the Monday Scaries, the Tuesday Scaries, or the No-Matter-What-Day-It-Is Scaries. I know this is true for me!

In the book of Matthew, Jesus reminds us not to be anxious. He says, “Consider the birds of the sky: They don’t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they?”(Matthew 6:26).

Jesus talks about the flowers too. They aren’t spinning out of control in worry as they bloom and grow. They aren’t worried about tomorrow because God provides for the birds and the flowers every single day. And He’ll provide for you too.

Our worry can often translate into a need to control what happens tomorrow. We worry about our family’s health, our to-do list, or if our friends will still like us. But can you imagine the birds doing that? Do you think they fly around worried they won’t find a tree branch to rest on? Do you think they fall asleep wondering if they will find worms to feed their babies in the morning? God created the birds and everything they need—and He created you too.

Do you think God’s worried about what will happen tomorrow?

As you fall asleep tonight, think about God’s creation around you. The trees aren’t worried about blossoming tomorrow. The grass isn’t worried about growing tomorrow. The sun isn’t worried about rising tomorrow. God’s creation continues to work to the sound of His voice, and He will care for you both today and tomorrow.

Rest in that.

Prayer

God, thank You for reminding me You’re in control when I’m worried about what might happen tomorrow. Thank You for making the sun rise and the world spin every day. Will You continue to remind me that tomorrow is in Your hands?