196: Let tomorrow take care of itself | Matthew 6:34

When we first seek after God, we don't need to be anxious about tomorrow. Follow Him today, and tomorrow will take care of itself. Once again, our One Verse for today is one that makes you think, "Did Jesus really say that?" Matthew 6:34 says to focus on today and for us to let tomorrow take care of itself. Is that right? It seems so irresponsible. Shouldn't we plan for the future? Shouldn't we save and plan for a rainy day? Yes. So, what does this verse mean? Well, the verse right before is a famous passage: "Seek first God and His Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you." Jesus is speaking here, and He makes a powerful point. Will we trust God to take care of us? If we truly put God first TODAY, then TOMORROW will already be decided. If we put God first, He will protect us and provide for us. Is it ok to save? Of, course. But we don't need to worry about the future. Put God first today. Think about how you can serve Him and love others today. And when tomorrow comes, do it again. If we would live our lives with that level of God-focus, we can take comfort in the fact that He will provide for us.   About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life.   http://phosphorusproject.com/