One day at a time

Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. – Matthew 6:34

A frail, elderly woman fell and broke her hip. The doctor set the bones as best he could, but he knew that she would have a long and uncomfortable recovery.

The next day when he visited her in the hospital, he found her in great anxiety. "Oh, Doctor," she asked, "how long am I going to have to stay in bed?"

With wisdom and kindness he gently replied, "Only one day – one day at a time!"

That was a wise answer. It reminds me of the words of the Lord Jesus. He taught a similar lesson when He said, "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble" (Matthew 6:34).

Not only that, tomorrow’s worries may never come to pass. A godly woman who had lived long enough to learn some important lessons about life said, "I’ve had a lot of trouble in my life – and most of it never happened!"

Are you burdened by worries about what might happen tomorrow? Do the days ahead seem dark and full of difficulties? Remember that grace and guidance are given to us like a manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16:4), one day at a time! – Henry G. Bosch

Each day God sends His grace

To strengthen you and me;

We need to use today’s supply,

And let tomorrow be. – Anon.

READ: Matthew 6:25-34

God gives grace just when we need it.

The Bible in one year:

• 2 Samuel 12-13

• Luke 16