“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (Mark 4:40).
Look, brothers and sisters, let your spiritual life be shaped by what truly matters: faithfulness in obeying the Lord’s commandments and dedication to the duties that your present circumstances require of you. Do not let yourselves be consumed by anxiety about tomorrow. The same God who has sustained you until now, who has delivered you, taught you, and strengthened you, will continue to guide you with the same faithfulness to the end. He does not change, and His care never fails. Rest completely in this holy and loving trust in divine providence.
Many Christians live in constant restlessness because they have prioritized things and desires that have no weight in eternity. That is why their souls remain troubled and insecure. But spiritual life finds rest when it turns to what will never end: the will of God expressed in His mighty Law. There we find direction, steadfastness, and purpose. When we make obedience to the Lord our main focus, everything else falls into place.
Jesus Himself taught that if we seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness [dikiosini], all other things will be given to us as well. It has always been this way, and it will always be this way. God honors those who honor Him. And when we make obedience our priority, we discover that nothing is lacking—neither peace, nor provision, nor direction. The soul becomes stable, and life gains meaning. This is the path of the faithful, the path of blessing, and the path that leads, in the end, to eternal life. -Francis de Sales. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You because You call me to focus on what truly matters: faithful obedience to Your commandments and dedication to the duties You have placed before me today. You are the One who has sustained me until now, who has taught me, delivered me, and strengthened me, and I know You will continue with me until the end. You do not change, and Your care never fails. Therefore, today I rest in Your holy providence, with loving trust in Your attentive care over every detail of my life.
My Father, today I ask You to help me set aside anxieties about fleeting things. Deliver me from the anxiety that comes from seeking status, possessions, or recognition, and turn my heart to what is eternal: love for the Father, for Jesus, and for Your mighty Law. Teach me to live each day with faithfulness, knowing that when I honor You with obedience, You Yourself arrange everything I need. May my spiritual life find rest in Your will and my soul be anchored in Your truth.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because You never let anything be lacking for those who obey You wholeheartedly. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your incredible Law is like a solid foundation that supports my soul against the winds of doubt and instability. Your commandments are eternal signs that always point to Your Kingdom, leading me step by step to the life that never ends. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
