“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” – Luke 12: 25-26
As I reflect on these verses, I have seen myself needing to be reminded of this so badly. I typically plan things and list down the things I need to do. During my off duties, I usually sit down grab my pen and do my to-do list and my budgeting. I typically plan things and expect things to play along exactly when and how I planned them to be, but I end up being stressed and worried. In my mind, there are so many fears playing around me especially that very soon my children are coming over and I will be their sole provider and will soon be a mom and a dad for them, and many more things. Some of my friends randomly will call me and seek advice and voice out their fears, anxieties, and problems. I end up giving them healthy Christian advice yet those very words are the exact same thing I need to preach sa sarili ko. “Practice what you preach,” sabi nga nila. I am feeling drained not physically but mentally simply because I am overthinking.
Lord, thank You for constantly reminding us of Your words that will allow us to realize how weak and fragile we can be without Your guidance and direction through Your Spirit and Your Words. Help us to be reminded that none of our worries will do anything good to us but only will inflict fears and anxieties. You, being our loving, caring, and all-knowing Father, will take care of us and will always be by our side every step of the way. Help us not to lean on our own but on You alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
