Living One Day at a Time

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34, NIV) Living in a fast-paced, goal-oriented society, it is very easy to get caught up in worries about the future. What will...

Shunning Worry for the Joy of the Present

“So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 11:10, NIV) The wisdom of Ecclesiastes, often clothed in stark realism, provides us with profound insights about life. The...

Prayer: The Antidote to an Anxious Heart

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” (Proverbs 14:30, NIV) Anxiety and worry have a way of gnawing at our minds and hearts, sapping our strength and joy. Today’s scripture reminds us that a peaceful heart is not just...

Reclaiming Your Life from Anxiety

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” (Luke 12:25, NIV) The context of this scripture is Jesus addressing His disciples, urging them to trust in God’s provision and care, rather than being consumed by worry about their lives....

The Futility of Worry

“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Matthew 6:27, NIV) In this portion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses one of the most common human conditions: worry. It’s an emotion that can consume our thoughts, affect our...