“Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).
No man collapses under the weight of a single day. It is when we try to carry, in addition to today, the worries of tomorrow—which has not even arrived yet—that the burden becomes unbearable. The Lord never commanded us to bear such a load. When we find ourselves overwhelmed by future anxieties, it is a sign that we have taken upon ourselves a weight He did not give us. God invites us to live the present with faithfulness and to entrust the future to Him, for He is already there, taking care of everything.
The glorious Law of God teaches us to live with balance and confidence. The sublime commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus teach us to do today the good that is within our reach, without despairing over what has not yet come. Obedience to the magnificent Law of the Lord leads us to peace, for it keeps us anchored in the reality of the present and confident in the Father’s continual care.
Do not carry tomorrow before its time. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the extraordinary commandments of the Lord be your daily guide, strengthening your heart with each new dawn. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and frees us from the unnecessary weight of future worries. -Adapted from George MacDonald. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord of each day, help me to live the present with confidence and obedience. May I not let myself be afflicted by a future that has not yet come, but rest in You.
Teach me, through Your magnificent Law, to focus on what I can do today, with faith and serenity. May Your commandments protect me from anxiety and lead me in peace.
Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because You do not ask me to carry tomorrow. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a light burden that guides me with wisdom. Your commandments are like rails that keep me on the safe path, one step at a time. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
