Living by faith one day at a time

Days ago, I went for a walk to drop off a gift at a friend’s house. As I walked down the road, my neighbors were enjoying the quiet evening on their front porch. We talked about all the craziness happening in our world today, and I loved the words my neighbor said: “We just gotta take it one day at a time.”

His wise words spoke to my heart that evening. I’m often too quick to worry, obsess and attempt to control the future. Maybe you struggle with this too. It’s as if I think worry will help the situation, and in reality, it doesn’t change the outcome one bit. It’s difficult to fully live in the moment.

Truth is, we all need God’s grace just for today. For this hour. Just for the minute you’re currently spending reading this.

Jesus knows your every need. He knows the number of hairs on your head down to your deepest dreams and desires. He knows what keeps you up at night and what pains you’ve endured in your past. He cares about your present sufferings and anxieties more than anyone else in this world.

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