Trusting God Every Day

By Rick Warren

This is a stressful and unsettled time. And you may feel like you’re going through it alone.

But you’re not alone! God sees what you’re going through and he cares. He’s right beside you, no matter the situation or circumstances you are facing.

There is nothing to fear when you know God is near. No matter what you face in the future, you will never face it alone. Deuteronomy 31:6 says, “So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you” (NLT).

If you could see your entire life all at once, it would no doubt be overwhelming. That’s why God let’s each day unfold in bite-size, 24-hour segments. “Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:34 NLT).

Jesus is saying to stop borrowing trouble. If there’s something happening next week, why are you worrying about it today? Worry can’t change the past and it can’t control the future. Worry only makes you miserable today.

God gives you all the power and grace you need to handle what comes your way. But he’ll give you just enough for each day. God says to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” because he wants you to take life one day at a time.

When things are uncertain and you’re simply exhausted, stop and pray. It’s important to pray and trust God for your future.

As you navigate the ongoing global pandemic, you may need to unplug from anything that robs the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7 ESV). Don’t fill your mind with fear, tension, and conflict. Focus instead on the things God loves and cares about, like your spiritual growth and caring for people who need help right now.