The Daily Portion!

This is one of those weeks when I have a little more on my plate than normal. When I looked at my calendar this morning and the list of activities to be prepared for, I began to feel a bit anxious. However, after going through my morning reading and quiet time, I reminded myself that I needed to focus on the list for TODAY. I’ve had other weeks like this one. I know how God has helped everything fall into place before. I may have to reprioritize as I move through the week, but the tasks of each day will be a sufficient focus to take up.

When Jesus addressed the idea of being anxious or worried, His encouragement was to focus on the day we have. Jesus exhorted…
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. SUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY IS ITS OWN TROUBLE.” (Matthew
6:34 ESV)

Certainly some of TODAY’S work relates to some things coming up, but it is TODAY’S portion that needs my focus and that is not overwhelming. The encouragement is to not borrow trouble from tomorrow. Tomorrow (if it is given) we can deal with as it comes along and no sooner. TODAY is the day to focus on the things of TODAY, and dealing properly with them will not add to the pressure of tomorrow. Focusing on the cares and tasks of TODAY is less trouble (or troubling) when the things of tomorrow have not been added.

May we be encouraged to accept life a day at a time as God brings it to us. It is the dose He has prescribed for us to handle. It is the focus which will add to health rather than take away. Let us therefore be wise in dealing with TODAY’S helping on our plate.

Have a great day ACCEPTING LIFE IN ITS DAILY DOSAGE!
Carl

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