Do Not Worry About Tomorrow

Friday, January 31, 2025
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A Revisited Devotional from September 26, 1998

Matthew 6:25,33-34 – Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today. (NRSV)

When I first arrived in Alberta, Canada, at a new pastoral charge, there was great anxiety and stress. Could I survive without my wife of 25 years and my family for such a long time? We had never been separated for more than a few days at a time. I finally remembered today's verses from Matthew's gospel that had helped me so much during my time in seminary just a few short years before. I had taken the verses from Matthew 6:25-34 and blown them up on my computer and printed them out, not once, but several times. I then taped these printouts all over my room at Knox College so that wherever I looked in the room, I could see them and receive comfort.

The other day, our Editor asked me to try and write a devotional for this page. More stress and worry. But with the encouragement of God and several good friends, I have decided to put my life back into God's hands and not let the worry get me down. All of us need to realize that God is in charge of our lives and that if we would only turn them over to Him, we would not have the stress and worry that keeps so many doctors and psychiatrists in business.

Prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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David Leggatt <leggattd@gmail.com>
Wiarton, Ontario, Canada

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1 Comment

  • PresbyCan Feedback says:

    Well-stated, thank you.


    Thanks David, blessings.


    Another really good one, David.


    Powerful message David. Blessings.


    So true and a much-needed reminder, thanks David! God bless!


    AMEN, David and thank you.
    (Texas)


    Thanks, David. Cause for worry and fear has been on every side this week, and your reminder to trust God was so timely.


    This is surely the only solution to our health care crisis today! As I have been learning through difficult trials, it cost nothing except my full surrender to Him. And that’s not what my stubborn, prideful nature accepts easily.


    David, I needed your reminder today! I’m thankful you wrote it and thankful the editor published it today and I am thankful Matthew reported it, and most of all that our Savior Jesus said it for us all.
    Today’s worries are enough, and HE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH.


    Hi David,
    It must be kind of fun reading a devotional you wrote 26 years ago. I am sure it brings back lots of memories. It is a very encouraging devotional for everyone. We all need to be reminded of this passage. Blessings.


    Hi
    Thank you for writing this devotional so many years ago.
    We all learn with so many helps.
    It was so interesting to see on the same page as your devotional, a post for the Worldwide Ministry.


    Greetings David and many thanks that you accepted the Lord’s instruction to obey the editors request to write a devotional. Although you did this years ago the words are still very relevant today. We need be ever thankful that the Lord is always present to us and therefore we need be ever ready to serve Him. Many blessings for your special writing.


    When overcome with worry, sing Blessed Assurance – music and words heal.

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