“Therefore, I say to you: do not be anxious about your life” (Matthew 6:25).
These words of Jesus are not merely advice, but a command to those who truly trust in the Father. Anxiety is like a persistent tide that tries to suffocate everything God places in our hearts. If we do not worry about clothes and food, soon other concerns arise—be they related to money, health, or relationships. The invasion of anxiety is constant, and unless we allow the Spirit of God to lift our minds above these concerns, we will be swept away by this current and lose our peace.
Jesus’ warning applies to the true children of God. He who does not belong to the Lord, who does not love Him and does not obey His commandments, has every reason to live anxiously. But those who have loved God to the point of receiving His instructions and following them with joy have no reason to fear or be troubled. The Father cares for His faithful children, and nothing affects them without His permission. Obedience to the Lord’s commandments not only keeps us aligned with His will but also ensures us a place under His protection.
God desires to guide us closer to Him, to shape us according to His will, and ultimately, to grant us eternal life by His side. He who trusts and obeys the Father need not live anxiously, for he knows that all things are under His control. True peace comes when we surrender our path to the Lord and live confidently that He will provide everything in due time. Anxiety is for those who live far from God; trust is for those who dwell in the shadow that covers the obedient. -Adapted from O. Chambers. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits.
Pray with me: Dear God, it is true that anxiety tries to suffocate everything You place in my heart, but You have commanded me not to be anxious, for those who trust in You have the assurance of Your care. I know that often my mind clings to the worries of this life, but I do not want to be swept away by this current. Teach me to lift my thoughts above the daily concerns, so that I may fully rest in Your providence and Your faithfulness.
My Father, today I ask You to strengthen my faith, so that I may not live like those who do not know You and do not follow Your ways. I know that Your faithful children have no reason to fear, for they are under Your protection and nothing happens to them without Your permission. May I trust with all my heart that, by living in obedience to Your holy Law, I find security and peace, for You care for every detail of my life.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You because You are sovereign over all things and never forsake those who obey You. Thank You because the peace that comes from You does not depend on circumstances, but on the certainty that You govern everything with love and justice. May my life be marked by this trust, so that I may live without fear of tomorrow, knowing that my path is secure in Your hands. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the unshakable foundation of my life. There is nothing as wonderful as Your commandments. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
