So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Matthew 6:34
During lent I have been reflecting on selected chapters of Psalm. The specific one was Psalm 127 paired with Matthew 6:25-33. I couldn’t help reading the verse following it, 34. The theme of the readings was keeping our priorities straight, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”
So we are not building a house, but rather our nation (our world) is laying a foundation to deal with a frightful situation. It sounds cliche to say stop worrying and planning but only seek the righteousness of God and all else will be given, but it is especially pertinent in this time of fear, provisioning and waiting. What is coming? We don’t know. Answers are few but it is world-wide. Shouldn’t we all take a second and remember what we are building, and Who for? “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” Are we building on on sandy land, or the Rock? How strong is our foundation? Where are we putting our faith? Today’s troubles are for today, we will cross the path for tomorrow’s troubles when we get there.
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Matthew 6:34